NYT Connections game #476 was published on Sunday, September 29, 2024. This archived guide starts with spoiler-free hints, followed by stronger clues and the full solution. “Today” refers to that historical puzzle date—not September 29, 2026.
Spoiler warning: The complete categories and answers appear below the hints.
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Today’s Connections words
The 16 words in game #476 were:
PLAY, JUSTICE, THROW, ENERGY, HONOR, PASS, KEEP, SHAM, DISCARD, SHEET, STATE, FULFILL, BLANKET, LABOR, UPHOLD, DRAW
Gentle hints for Connections #476
- Yellow: Do as you say
- Green: Covers
- Blue: Snap?
- Purple: They run the country
Stronger hints
- Yellow: These words mean making good on a promise.
- Green: These are types of bedding.
- Blue: These are actions in a card game.
- Purple: These are U.S. Cabinet departments.
Answers for NYT Connections #476
Here is the complete solution:
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Make good on, as a promise | FULFILL, HONOR, KEEP, UPHOLD |
| Green | Bedding | BLANKET, SHAM, SHEET, THROW |
| Blue | Actions in a card game | DISCARD, DRAW, PASS, PLAY |
| Purple | Cabinet departments | ENERGY, JUSTICE, LABOR, STATE |
Why this puzzle was tricky
The grid relied on ordinary words with several plausible meanings. KEEP can sound like a card-game term, but it belongs with FULFILL, HONOR and UPHOLD because all four can describe carrying out a promise. JUSTICE looks semantically related to HONOR, yet it is actually part of the government group with ENERGY, LABOR and STATE.
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THROW is another effective decoy: it can suggest an action, but a “throw” is also a type of blanket. That leaves PLAY, PASS, DRAW and DISCARD as the more precise card-game group. The purple category is likely the least familiar because it depends on recognizing names of U.S. Cabinet departments.
Contemporary reactions varied. One report cited a subjective third-party difficulty rating of 4.5/5, while another writer described the solve as moderate and reported making two mistakes. Neither is an official NYT difficulty score or a general player statistic.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to play NYT Connections
Connections presents 16 words and asks you to sort them into four groups of four. The groups have color-coded difficulty levels, and players can make up to four incorrect guesses before the puzzle ends. You can play through the official NYT Games Connections page, subject to the access and account conditions shown by NYT.
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Quick Recap
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- Find hundreds of words in an easy to read format - Some words you'll spot easily, but you'll have to search hard for others.
- A wide range of puzzle topics, including movies, actors, sports, cars, and more!
- Variations on the standard word search puzzles are included for extra challenge.
- Answer key in the back of the book.
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