NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, September 17 (game #464)

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Word Game Fun with Connections

Good morning gamers! Today, let’s dive into Connections, a challenging word game from the NYT that will test your grouping skills. If you’re feeling stuck, don’t worry, I’ve got some hints for you.

Once you’ve tackled Connections, why not continue the wordplay fun with Wordle, Strands, and Quordle? Check out my daily hints and answers for those games too.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about today’s NYT Connections is ahead, so proceed with caution if you want to figure it out on your own.

Today’s Word Challenge: NYT Connections game #464

(Image credit: New York Times)

Get ready for some wordplay fun with today’s NYT Connections words:

  • PUMP
  • SPEAKER
  • FIRE
  • MATTE
  • MIC
  • CHAIR
  • FLAT
  • AMP
  • WHIP
  • DUG
  • HYPE
  • SLIDE
  • PEAT
  • PSYCH
  • MULE
  • LEADER

Hint #1: Group Clues for Today’s NYT Connections

Here are some clues to help you group today’s Connections words:

  • Yellow: Let’s do this!
  • Green: Put your foot in it
  • Blue: They’re in charge, right?
  • Purple: Sounds like a name

Want more hints? Keep reading for group answers…

Hint #2: Group Answers for Today’s NYT Connections

Here are the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups:

  • YELLOW: GET EXCITED, WITH “UP”
  • GREEN: KINDS OF SHOES
  • BLUE: LEGISLATIVE ROLES
  • PURPLE: NAME HOMOPHONES

Scroll down for the complete answers, but beware of spoilers…

Today’s NYT Connections Answers: Game #464

NYT Connections answers for game 464 on a purple background
(Image credit: New York Times)

Here are the solutions for today’s Connections game:

  • YELLOW: GET EXCITED, WITH “UP” AMP, FIRE, HYPE, PSYCH
  • GREEN: KINDS OF SHOES FLAT, MULE, PUMP, SLIDE
  • BLUE: LEGISLATIVE ROLES CHAIR, LEADER, SPEAKER, WHIP
  • PURPLE: NAME HOMOPHONES DUG, MATTE, MIC, PEAT
  • My rating: Easy
  • My score: 1 mistake

Today’s challenge was not too difficult for me, with just one mistake made along the way. Purple was a highlight for me, with its clever homophones providing an enjoyable puzzle-solving experience. How did you fare today? Drop me an email and share your success!

Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers

  • YELLOW: FOREMOST CHIEF, PREMIER, PRINCIPAL, SUPREME
  • GREEN: SPIKY THINGS CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, MACE, PINEAPPLE
  • BLUE: OVERLY SENTIMENTAL WORK CHEESE, CORN, MUSH, PAP
  • PURPLE: THINGS THAT ARE CAPPED BOTTLE, GRADUATE, MUSHROOM, SALARY

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a popular word game from the New York Times that challenges players to group words based on shared characteristics. With varying difficulty levels, from easy to tough, this game tests your ability to think outside the box. You can play for free on desktop or mobile, so give it a try for a brain-teasing experience!