Connections #40 Answers
Friday, July 21, 2023
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #40 for Friday, July 21, 2023. The 16 words split into four groups by colour — yellow is easiest, purple the trickiest. The group themes are listed first as hints, then every group is revealed below. Looking for the latest puzzle? See today's Connections.
Hints — the four group themes
- Yellow (easiest): woodwinds
- Green: coverings
- Blue: sunglasses
- Purple (hardest): seals
Answers
WOODWINDS
BASSOON, CLARINET, FLUTE, OBOE
COVERINGS
CAP, COVER, LID, TOP
SUNGLASSES
AVIATOR, CAT EYE, WAYFARER, WRAPAROUND
SEALS
HARBOR, HARP, HOODED, MONK
Previous Connections answers
- #39 — timekeeping devices, hairstyles, units of measure, dr. ___
- #38 — trees, land formations, bagel flavors, streets on screen
- #37 — marine mammals, bike parts, synonyms for sell, countries when “a” is added
- #36 — marsupials, chocolate bars, slang for money, naked ___
- #35 — u.s. coins, metal elements, lucky charms marshmallows, ___ and ___
- #34 — pleasant smells, music genres, rock paper scissors, male animals
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