New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #356 June 4, 2024

Connections

By Mina Smith

Published Jun 3, 2024

Connections has yet another collection of sixteen challenging words that somehow need to be sorted into four mystery categories. And you only have four mistakes before you lose this difficult game from the New York Times Games.

If you are struggling, you aren't alone. You'll need a lot more than just knowing the rules of Connections; you'll need to know a little bit about all the categories with even knowing what those categories are. But if you are stuck, this article is here to help with general hints, spoilers, category clues, and even the full answer if you would like to see it.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #359 for June 4, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Staff, Hat, Make, Bridge, Hatch, Net, Robe, Span, Clear, Keel, Clef, Section, Suite, Beard, Deck, and Earn.

What is the Definition of Keel?

Keel is a nautical term that refers to a part of the hull of a ship. Keel can also refer to a ridge-like structure on a plant or bone. It is also the name of a constellation.

Keel can be used as a verb as well, meaning 1) to turn upside down, 2) to faint or pass out, 3) to overturn.

What is the Definition of Clef?

A clef is a symbol placed on a musical staff that indicated pitch.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #359 for June 4, 2024

Each of the expandable sections below contains a hint for today's puzzle game. You can find general hints, clues to the categories, and even some spoilers for each of the categories as well.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 359

Here are some hints:

1. None of the categories are about musical notes.

2. Clear and Net belong in the same category.

3. Clef and Span belong in the same category.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: What your job deposits into your account.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Take Home, As Income.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Take Home, As Income.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Clear, Earn, Make, Net.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in this minimalist puzzle game : Four items you might need to be ready for a Halloween costume party.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Part of a Wizard Costume.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Part of a Wizard Costume.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Beard, Hat, Robe, Staff.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: Other items that could fit in this category: Life Preserver, Captain's Wheel, GPS, Propeller.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Found on a Ship.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Found on a Ship.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Bridge, Deck, Hatch, Keel.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in this browser-based puzzle game : Each of these words can come after a single letter to make four common things.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is C-_____.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is C-_____.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Clef, Section, Span, Suite.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #359 for June 4, 2024

Searching for the full answer to this challenging puzzle game today? In the section below, you'll find the complete spoiling, including the four categories and the words that go inside them.

Yellow - Take Home, As Income : Clear, Earn, Make, Net
Green - Part of a Wizard Costume : Beard, Hat, Robe, Staff
Blue - Found on a Ship : Bridge, Deck, Hatch, Keel
Purple - C-_____ : Clef, Section, Span, Suite