Issue #538 Sat 30 Nov
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 30, 2024
Today's grid offers a steady progression, starting with accessible sets before introducing a few terms that require a moment of pause. Four distinct corners provide a clean, logical structure for those who prefer to clear the board row by row.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The wood floor creaks underfoot, a line of students waiting for the instructor to count off the beat in the studio.
Performance arts
Synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters J, M, S, T.
DANCE STYLES
One is JAZZ.
JAZZ · MODERN · SWING · TAP
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A commuter glancing behind them in a crowded station, fingers checking to ensure a wallet remains secure in a jacket.
Criminal behavior
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters L, P, S.
STEAL
One is LIFT.
LIFT · PALM · POCKET · SWIPE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
You walk out of the exam room knowing every answer was correct before the clock even hit the final minute.
Achievement terminology
Synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters A, C, N, R.
PERFORM WELL ON
One is ACE.
ACE · CRUSH · NAIL · ROCK
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The catcher crouches low, signaling for a specific grip that will make the ball dip just before it reaches the plate.
Baseball terminology
Compound words
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters C, F, K, S.
___BALL PITCHES
One is CURVE.
CURVE · FAST · KNUCKLE · SCREW
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
DANCE STYLESJAZZ · MODERN · SWING · TAP
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Reveal the green group
STEALLIFT · PALM · POCKET · SWIPE
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Reveal the blue group
PERFORM WELL ONACE · CRUSH · NAIL · ROCK
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Reveal the violet group
___BALL PITCHESCURVE · FAST · KNUCKLE · SCREW
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on November 30, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for November 30, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on November 30, 2024?
NYT Connections on November 30, 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 November 30, 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 #538?
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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