NYT Connections Hints and Answers for August 23, 2024 (Game #439)

Spoiler warning: The hints below avoid naming the categories or revealing the four word groups. The full answers appear farther down.

This is the archived NYT Connections puzzle for Friday, August 23, 2024: game #439. Parade and TechRadar identify the puzzle by that date and number (Parade; TechRadar).

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1		Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More! (New York Times Games Books)	$26.10	Buy on Amazon
2		The New York Times Strictly Medium Crossword Puzzles Volume 1: 200 Medium Puzzles	$7.75	Buy on Amazon
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4		The New York Times Monday Through Friday Easy to Tough Crossword Puzzles: 50 Puzzles from the Pages...	$13.98	Buy on Amazon
5		The New York Times Mini Crosswords, Volume 1: 150 Easy Fun-Sized Puzzles	$9.15	Buy on Amazon

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Connections #439 hints

Each hint points to one group of four. Try sorting the words before moving on to the category names and answers.

1. Components or devices that help you view information.
2. Items used in theatrical performances known for flair and style.
3. Subtle variations of a neutral color.
4. A category related to languages.

Connections #439 answers

The four category names and word groups for the August 23, 2024 puzzle are:

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• VISUAL INTERFACE: DISPLAY, MONITOR, SCREEN, TERMINAL
• BURLESQUE WEAR: BOA, CORSET, FAN, GLOVES
• BEIGE SHADES: BUFF, CREAM, FAWN, TAN
• LANGUAGE HOMOPHONES: BASK, CHECK, FINISH, TIE

How Connections works

Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared property. TechRadar describes the game as playable through NYT Games on desktop or mobile; access conditions may change (TechRadar).

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Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More! (New York Times Games Books)

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The New York Times Strictly Medium Crossword Puzzles Volume 1: 200 Medium Puzzles

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New York Times Games Monday Through Friday 50 Easy to Tough Crossword Puzzles Volume 10 (New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords, 10)

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The New York Times Monday Through Friday Easy to Tough Crossword Puzzles: 50 Puzzles from the Pages of The New York Times (New York Times Crossword Puzzles)

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New York Times Games Monday Through Friday 50 Easy to Tough Crossword Puzzles Volume 10 (New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords, 10)

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The New York Times Strictly Medium Crossword Puzzles Volume 1: 200 Medium Puzzles

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