NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, August 31 (game #447)

Good Morning Word Game Enthusiasts!

Are you ready to exercise your brain with some word game challenges? Today, we’re diving into NYT’s Connections, a clever game where you group words into categories. If you’re looking for some clues to crack the code, keep reading!

Once you’ve conquered Connections, why not explore more word games? Check out our daily Wordle, Strands, and Quordle hints and answers articles for additional brain-teasing fun.

SPOILER WARNING: Details about today’s NYT Connections are included below. Proceed with caution!

NYT Connections today (game #447) – today’s words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Let’s unveil today’s NYT Connections words:

  • GREEK
  • CHEF
  • CROWN
  • SPORTS
  • MONTICELLO
  • RINGS
  • GARDEN
  • EAGLE
  • BUSINESS
  • ROOTS
  • TORCH
  • WEDGE
  • BARK
  • ARTS
  • SHIELD
  • COMICS

NYT Connections today (game #447) – hint #1 – group hints

Curious about today’s NYT Connections groupings? Here are some clues:

  • Yellow: Print parts
  • Green: Found in a forest?
  • Blue: Green cuisine
  • Purple: Dollar designs

If you’re eager for more hints, keep reading to uncover the theme answers for today’s puzzles.

NYT Connections today (game #447) – hint #2 – group answers

Ready for the answers? Here they are:

  • YELLOW: NEWSPAPER SECTIONS
  • GREEN: TREE FEATURES
  • BLUE: KINDS OF SALAD CHEF, GARDEN, GREEK, WEDGE
  • PURPLE: SEEN ON BACKS OF U.S. COINS EAGLE, MONTICELLO, SHIELD, TORCH

If you want to maintain the suspense, avoid scrolling further for the solutions.

NYT Connections today (game #447) – the answers

NYT Connections answers for game 447 on a purple background

(Image credit: New York Times)

Behold the answers for today’s Connections, game #447:

  • YELLOW: NEWSPAPER SECTIONS ARTS, BUSINESS, COMICS, SPORTS
  • GREEN: TREE FEATURES BARK, CROWN, RINGS, ROOTS
  • BLUE: KINDS OF SALAD CHEF, GARDEN, GREEK, WEDGE
  • PURPLE: SEEN ON BACKS OF U.S. COINS EAGLE, MONTICELLO, SHIELD, TORCH

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Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Friday, 30 August, game #446)

  • YELLOW: SPARKLING THINGS DIAMOND, GLITTER, GOLD, SEQUIN
  • GREEN: PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS BOX, DIVE, FENCE, ROW
  • BLUE: WONDERS OF THE WORLD GARDENS, LIGHTHOUSE, PYRAMID, TEMPLE
  • PURPLE: ICE ___ CREAM, CUBE, MACHINE, STORM

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a challenging word game series created by the New York Times. The game involves grouping four items that share a common trait, with varying difficulty levels for each group. From easy (green) to very difficult (purple), players must use their word association skills to excel.

While the game can be tricky, players have the benefit of being able to eliminate incorrect options and make up to four mistakes. Be wary of wordplay tricks and subtle hints that may lead you astray during gameplay.

Test your skills for free on the NYT Games site via desktop or mobile – do you have what it takes to master Connections?