Issue #488 Fri 11 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 11, 2024
Today's grid offers a steady progression, with four distinct groups that rely on clear linguistic associations. Careful attention to the subtle overlaps will prevent common pitfalls.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Holding onto a ticket stub from a concert ten years ago.
Mental and emotional states
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters R, S, T, V.
CHERISH
One is RELISH.
RELISH · SAVOR · TREASURE · VALUE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The cooling sensation of a lake on a humid afternoon.
Recreational water activities
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters D, S.
QUICK JUMP IN THE POOL
One is DIP.
DIP · DIVE · SPLASH · SWIM
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
An extra scoop of ice cream on a cone already filled to the brim.
Supplementary additions
Metaphorical synonyms
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters B, E, F, G.
ADDITIONAL BENEFIT
One is BONUS.
BONUS · EXTRA · FROSTING · GRAVY
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Talking back to a teacher when you know you should keep quiet.
Social behaviors
Metaphorical synonyms
Members are 5 letters each; first letters B, C, N, S.
BRASHNESS
One is BRASS.
BRASS · CHEEK · NERVE · SAUCE
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
CHERISHRELISH · SAVOR · TREASURE · VALUE
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Reveal the green group
QUICK JUMP IN THE POOLDIP · DIVE · SPLASH · SWIM
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Reveal the blue group
ADDITIONAL BENEFITBONUS · EXTRA · FROSTING · GRAVY
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Reveal the violet group
BRASHNESSBRASS · CHEEK · NERVE · SAUCE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 11, 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 11, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 11, 2024?
NYT Connections on October 11, 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 11, 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 #488?
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