Stuck on NYT Connections #457? This archived puzzle was published Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Use the spoiler-safe hints below first; the complete four-group answer key is separated below.
Hints for Connections #457
The 16 words in this puzzle are STARS, STRIPES, HAND, DELIVER, SORTS, DECK OF CARDS, THUMBS, MONARCHY, PASS, TYPES, NHL, A-F, PERCENTAGE, CHECKERS, GIVE, and KINDS. Each hint points toward a group of four without listing its words.
- Yellow: Think of an assortment of different things.
- Green: What are some ways to move something from one person to another?
- Blue: These are methods for judging or evaluating something.
- Purple: Look for a connection involving royalty.
Spoilers: answers for September 10, 2024
Stop here if you still want to solve the puzzle. The complete categories and their words follow.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | VARIETIES | KINDS, SORTS, STRIPES, TYPES |
| Green | TRANSFER | DELIVER, GIVE, HAND, PASS |
| Blue | RATINGS SYSTEMS | A-F, PERCENTAGE, STARS, THUMBS |
| Purple | THINGS WITH KINGS | CHECKERS, DECK OF CARDS, MONARCHY, NHL |
What to know about this archived puzzle
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four. The colors indicate the groups’ difficulty, and TechRadar’s guide says players can make up to four mistakes; it also cautions that wordplay can misdirect. Its writer, Marc McLaren, described this puzzle as unusually easy for him, a personal reaction rather than an objective difficulty rating. TechRadar’s September 9, 2024 guide, Parade’s September 10 guide, and News9live’s September 10 guide agree on the date, game number, hints, and answers.
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TechRadar reported that the puzzle could be played free through NYT Games on desktop or mobile at the time of its guide. That is a report from September 2024, not confirmation of NYT’s current access policy.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- It can be a gift option
- Comes with secure packaging
- Helpful in various ways
Rank #4
Rank #2
- Ideal for Gifting
- Ideal for a bookworm
- Compact for travelling
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