Issue #482 Sat 5 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 5, 2024
A steady grid that relies on clear definitions rather than tricky wordplay. The categories are distinct and offer a fair challenge for a Saturday.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The butcher marks the paper with a grease pencil and wraps the parcel tight.
Culinary terminology
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters F, H, S, T.
STEAK CUTS
One is FILET.
FILET · HANGER · SKIRT · T-BONE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The labels are small, itchy, and tucked away in the back of the drawer.
Apparel styles
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters B, G, H, T.
KINDS OF UNDERWEAR
One is BIKINI.
BIKINI · G-STRING · HIPSTER · THONG
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
You lean back, stare at the ceiling tiles, and listen to the hum of the machinery.
Medical office environment
Associated items
Members are 4–10 letters; first letters D, S, T, X.
INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT
One is DRILL.
DRILL · SINK · TOOTHBRUSH · X-RAY
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Violet group hints
You ask for the item by name, even though the person behind the counter pulls out a generic version.
Commercial linguistics
Common usage shifts
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters C, J, Q, X.
BRANDS THAT HAVE BECOME GENERIC TERMS
One is CHAPSTICK.
CHAPSTICK · JACUZZI · Q-TIP · XEROX
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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STEAK CUTSFILET · HANGER · SKIRT · T-BONE
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KINDS OF UNDERWEARBIKINI · G-STRING · HIPSTER · THONG
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INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISITDRILL · SINK · TOOTHBRUSH · X-RAY
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BRANDS THAT HAVE BECOME GENERIC TERMSCHAPSTICK · JACUZZI · Q-TIP · XEROX
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 5, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for October 5, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 5, 2024?
NYT Connections on October 5, 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 October 5, 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 #482?
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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