Issue #474 Fri 27 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 27, 2024
A tidy distribution of four distinct groups makes for a straightforward solve today. The challenge lies in parsing common terms that carry multiple definitions across various contexts.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The steep rise in the backyard where you lose your footing after a rainstorm.
Geographic features
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, D, H, M.
AREA OF HIGH GROUND
One is BANK.
BANK · DUNE · HILL · MOUND
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The sudden quiet in a room when a serious person finally speaks.
Abstract concepts
Synonyms
Members are 6–9 letters; first letters G, I, S, W.
SIGNIFICANCE
One is GRAVITY.
GRAVITY · IMPORT · SUBSTANCE · WEIGHT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Checking the waiver wire at three in the morning during a losing season.
Competitive activities
Synonyms
Members are 5 letters each; first letters B, D, S, T.
ACTIONS IN FANTASY SPORTS
One is BENCH.
BENCH · DRAFT · START · TRADE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The worn-out VHS tape sitting on the bottom shelf of a basement storage bin.
Cinema titles
Common phrases
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters A, F, M, T.
SCI-FI MOVIES, WITH “THE”
One is ABYSS.
ABYSS · FLY · MATRIX · THING
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AREA OF HIGH GROUNDBANK · DUNE · HILL · MOUND
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SIGNIFICANCEGRAVITY · IMPORT · SUBSTANCE · WEIGHT
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ACTIONS IN FANTASY SPORTSBENCH · DRAFT · START · TRADE
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SCI-FI MOVIES, WITH “THE”ABYSS · FLY · MATRIX · THING
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How hard is NYT Connections on September 27, 2024?
NYT Connections on September 27, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on September 27, 2024?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #474?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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