Connections puzzle #439 is the New York Times game published August 23, 2024. Start with the spoiler-light clues below, reveal the category names next, and open the four-word answer groups only when you’re ready.
Hints for Connections #439
These clues point toward each group without giving away the words.
- Yellow: A digital viewing thing; think about the interface used to view information.
- Green: Items associated with burlesque performance and theatrical flair.
- Blue: Variations of a neutral color.
- Purple: The words sound like language names or language-related terms.
Category names
Spoilers begin here: the four groups are VISUAL INTERFACE, BURLESQUE WEAR, BEIGE SHADES, and LANGUAGE HOMOPHONES.
Answers for August 23, 2024
Full solution spoilers:
- VISUAL INTERFACE: DISPLAY, MONITOR, SCREEN, TERMINAL
- BURLESQUE WEAR: BOA, CORSET, FAN, GLOVES
- BEIGE SHADES: BUFF, CREAM, FAWN, TAN
- LANGUAGE HOMOPHONES: BASK, CHECK, FINISH, TIE
What is NYT Connections?
Connections gives players 16 words and asks them to find four groups of four that share a theme. The group colors are yellow, green, blue, and purple, with yellow the easiest and purple the trickiest, according to the New York Times Help Center. The game is available through the Games app, the Connections website, nytimes.com/theathletic, and the News app; a new puzzle releases at midnight in the player’s timezone.
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The Help Center says the Connections archive goes back to June 12, 2023, and is available to All Access and Games subscribers. Archived play affects some statistics but does not add to daily streaks, and a completed archive puzzle cannot be replayed. Since access rules may change, check the current Help Center entry for the latest account details.
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