NYT Connections #401 Answers - Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #401? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Puzzle Date:
Puzzle Number: #401

NYT Connections #401 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #401grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • PAN
  • PILOT
  • SHORT
  • RABBIT
  • CROSS
  • PARKER
  • KINKY
  • TRIAL
  • PIPER
  • FIDDLER
  • TESTY
  • EXPLORATORY
  • MERRILY
  • SURLY
  • PRELIMINARY
  • JERSEY

NYT Connections #401 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint
The yellow category is: IN A BAD MOOD
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: EXPERIMENTAL
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: STARTS OF BROADWAY MUSICALS
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: PETER ___

NYT Connections #401 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

IN A BAD MOOD

CROSS, SHORT, SURLY, TESTY

Green group answerReveal

EXPERIMENTAL

EXPLORATORY, PILOT, PRELIMINARY, TRIAL

Blue group answerReveal

STARTS OF BROADWAY MUSICALS

FIDDLER, JERSEY, KINKY, MERRILY

Purple group answerReveal

PETER ___

PAN, PARKER, PIPER, RABBIT

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Replay NYT Connections #401: pick four related words, hit Submit, and find all four groups before you run out of mistakes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #401 answers?

NYT Connections #401 was published on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #401?

NYT Connections puzzle #401 was published on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #401?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #401 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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