Issue #490 Sun 13 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 13, 2024
A tidy grid that relies on clear, distinct sets today. You will find the path forward by separating the literal from the linguistic.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A visit to the farrier, a broken garden tool, or the simple act of trimming back what grows a little too long.
Biological structures
Synonyms for physical features
Members are 4 letters each; first letters C, H, N.
MADE OF KERATIN
One is CLAW.
CLAW · HOOF · HORN · NAIL
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The quiet desert landscape, a puff of smoke, and the inevitable return of a crate delivered by a persistent delivery service.
Animation tropes
Shared situational elements
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters A, B, C, T.
ROAD RUNNER CARTOON STAPLES
One is ANVIL.
ANVIL · BOULDER · COYOTE · TNT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Sorting through the closet for the right pair before a hike or a formal event.
Apparel variations
Compound nouns and descriptors
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters C, H, S.
KINDS OF PANTS
One is CAPRI.
CAPRI · CARGO · HAMMER · STIRRUP
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A lunch counter menu, a school ceremony, or the steady beat of a snare in the back of the room.
Language phrases
Words sharing a common suffix
Members are 3–10 letters; first letters C, D, E, H.
___ ROLL
One is CALIFORNIA.
CALIFORNIA · DRUM · EGG · HONOR
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Complete Connections answer
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MADE OF KERATINCLAW · HOOF · HORN · NAIL
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ROAD RUNNER CARTOON STAPLESANVIL · BOULDER · COYOTE · TNT
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KINDS OF PANTSCAPRI · CARGO · HAMMER · STIRRUP
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___ ROLLCALIFORNIA · DRUM · EGG · HONOR
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 13, 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 13, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 13, 2024?
NYT Connections on October 13, 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 13, 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 #490?
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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