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NYT Connections #382, released Thursday, June 27, 2024, groups words around pursuit, romantic letter sign-offs, subgroups and phrases beginning with “gold.” Start with the spoiler-free nudges below, then open the answer key when you’re ready.
Hints for Connections #382
Try these clues in order. They move from broad nudges toward the category ideas without revealing the word sets.
- Think of ways to track or follow someone or something.
- Consider how you might end a love note.
- Look for a section or collective that belongs within a larger whole.
- One group shares a first word that comes before each answer.
Connections #382 answers
Spoilers below: the complete groups and their words are listed here.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | PURSUIT | CHASE, HUNT, QUEST, SEARCH |
| Green | ROMANTIC LETTER SIGN-OFFS | ALWAYS, KISSES, LOVE, YOURS |
| Blue | GROUP WITHIN A GROUP | CAMP, PARTY, SIDE, WING |
| Purple | GOLD ___ | BOND, LEAF, MINE, RUSH |
How the groups connect
Yellow: PURSUIT
CHASE, HUNT, QUEST and SEARCH can all describe an effort to follow or find someone or something.
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Green: ROMANTIC LETTER SIGN-OFFS
ALWAYS, KISSES, LOVE and YOURS can each close a romantic letter or note.
Blue: GROUP WITHIN A GROUP
A CAMP, PARTY, SIDE or WING can be a smaller section or faction within a larger organization or whole.
Purple: GOLD ___
Add “gold” before each word to make a familiar phrase: Gold Bond, gold leaf, gold mine and gold rush. This category relies on completing a shared phrase rather than finding synonyms.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What to know about the daily game
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared theme. Each group has a color: yellow is the easiest and purple the trickiest, according to the New York Times Help Center. Some words may appear to fit more than one category, but each puzzle has one solution.
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