Issue #487 Thu 10 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 10, 2024
Today's grid asks for a steady hand, as all four groups share a common brevity that makes the sorting process feel tighter than usual. Careful observation of the individual pieces is required to avoid missteps.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A physical checkup, the reach for a heavy box, or the simple act of standing on one side while waiting for the train.
Human biology
Direct synonyms
Members are 3 letters each; first letters A, E, H, L.
BODY PARTS
One is ARM.
ARM · EYE · HIP · LEG
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Graffiti tags on a brick wall, a mixtape passed in the hallway, or the pride of wearing the right sneakers.
Colloquial adjectives
Synonyms
Members are 3 letters each; first letters B, F, I, R.
COOL, IN ’80S SLANG
One is BAD.
BAD · FLY · ILL · RAD
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A marquee light flickering, the popcorn line on a Friday, or the quiet moment before the opening credits roll.
Film titles
Wordplay based on titles
Members are 3 letters each; first letters B, E, H, S.
MOVIES
One is BIG.
BIG · ELF · HER · SAW
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The hum of a choir rehearsal, the specific order of notes on a page, or the sound of a voice warming up.
Musical terminology
Homophones
Members are 3 letters each; first letters D, F, S, T.
WORDS IN “DO-RE-MI”
One is DOE.
DOE · FAR · SEW · TEA
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
BODY PARTSARM · EYE · HIP · LEG
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Reveal the green group
COOL, IN ’80S SLANGBAD · FLY · ILL · RAD
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Reveal the blue group
MOVIESBIG · ELF · HER · SAW
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Reveal the violet group
WORDS IN “DO-RE-MI”DOE · FAR · SEW · TEA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 10, 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 10, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 10, 2024?
NYT Connections on October 10, 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 10, 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 #487?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words