New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #477…

Connections is back with another challenging puzzle to start your day. In these sixteen words, there are some difficult words and even more difficult groupings. If you are stuck on this one, you are not alone.

If you already know how to play Connections and just need a hand with this one, this article contains everything you need to know. Scroll down to see all sorts of helpful tips, answers, and everything in between.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #477 for September 30, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Dorothy, Roam, Rose, Steam, Vanilla, Sophia, Shaggy, Blanch, Charlie, Boil, Keto, Musk, Ambergris, Wallace, Soul, Poach.

What is the Definition of Ambergris?

Ambergris is a waxy buildup that is found inside the stomachs of whales. It is a common ingredient in perfumes and other cosmetics.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you are looking for a hint or two for this puzzle game, you can find tons of them below. Look inside the sections to see everything from spoilers to general clues.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints:

1. None of these groups are about types of food or flavors of foods.

2. None of the categories are about famous last names.

3. Roam and Sophia go in the same group.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer for this free browser game: You need a pot and some water to make this dish.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Cook with Heat and Water.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Cook with Heat and Water.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Blanch, Boil, Poach, Steam.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in this free-to-play game: Things to make your favorite scents.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Common Perfume Ingredients.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Common Perfume Ingredients.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Ambergris, Musk, Rose, Vanilla.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: Other things you could put in this category: Peter, Mickey, Steve, Martin.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Characters with Pet Dogs.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Characters with Pet Dogs.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Charlie, Dorothy, Shaggy, Wallace.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: Homophones for places.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Capital City Homophones.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Capital City Homophones.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Keto, Roam, Sophia, Soul.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #477 for September 30, 2024

Searching for the full spoiler for this minimalist puzzle game? You can find it in the expandable section below. Open it up to take a peek at all four categories and the words that go in each one.