NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, July 24 (game #409)

NYT Connections Puzzle: Game #409 Review

Looking for a challenging Connections puzzle to test your skills? The latest NYT game, #409, is here to give your brain a workout. Read on for some hints to help you navigate this tricky puzzle.

Once you’ve conquered this puzzle, why not dive into more word games to keep the fun going? Check out daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers, and Quordle hints and answers articles for even more wordy entertainment.

Spoiler Alert: If you want to figure out the NYT Connections puzzle on your own, avoid reading further for the answers.

NYT Connections Today: Game #409 – Today’s Words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Test your word skills with today’s NYT Connections words:

  • KID
  • CALF
  • THIGH
  • KIT
  • TENDER
  • SHOULDER
  • MUSCLE
  • RIB
  • FAWN
  • TEASE
  • JOSTLE
  • CUB
  • BREAST
  • BARGE
  • RAZZ
  • WING

NYT Connections Today: Game #409 – Hint #1 – Group Hints

Get some clues to tackle today’s NYT Connections groups:

  • Yellow: You’re having a laugh
  • Green: Finger lickin’ good
  • Blue: Awww, cute!
  • Purple: Out of my way!

If you need more hints, keep reading to uncover the theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle…

NYT Connections Today: Game #409 – Hint #2 – Group Answers

Discover the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups:

  • YELLOW: JOKE AROUND WITH
  • GREEN: POULTRY CUTS
  • BLUE: BABY ANIMALS
  • PURPLE: PUSH THROUGH A CROWD

Ready to see the answers? Keep scrolling for the solutions…

NYT Connections Today: Game #409 – The Answers

NYT Connections answers for game 409 on a purple background

(Image credit: New York Times)

Unveil the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle:

  • YELLOW: JOKE AROUND WITH KID, RAZZ, RIB, TEASE
  • BLUE: BABY ANIMALS CALF, CUB, FAWN, KIT
  • PURPLE: PUSH THROUGH A CROWD BARGE, JOSTLE, MUSCLE, SHOULDER
  • GREEN: POULTRY CUTS BREAST, TENDER, THIGH, WING

  • My rating: Moderate
  • My score: 2 mistakes

Navigating through the misdirection in every Connections puzzle from NYT can be challenging. Today’s puzzle, in particular, presented some unexpected twists. Share your experience with me. How did you fare in solving today’s Connections puzzle?

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Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers (Tuesday, 23 July, Game #408)

  • YELLOW: IMPOSTOR CHARLATAN, FRAUD, QUACK, SHAM
  • GREEN: UTTERANCE NOISE, PEEP, SOUND, WORD
  • BLUE: ONE WHO LIKES SHOWING OFF HAM, HOT DOG, PEACOCK, SHOWBOAT
  • PURPLE: LOONEY TUNES CHARACTERS MINUS A LETTER BUG, PORK, SPEED, TWEET

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a word game created by the New York Times, gaining popularity for its challenging and engaging gameplay. The goal is to find groups of four items that share a common trait across various difficulty levels: green, yellow, blue, and purple.

Even with some room for errors, the game can still surprise you with its clever wordplay and tricks. Keep an eye out for hidden connections and homophones that might lead you astray.

You can enjoy this game for free on the NYT Games platform, available on desktop and mobile.