Connections #158 Answers
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #158 for Thursday, November 16, 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): balderdash
- Green: helm
- Blue: single/plural animals
- Purple (hardest): great ___
Answers
BALDERDASH
BULL, HOGWASH, NONSENSE, ROT
HELM
DIRECT, GUIDE, LEAD, STEER
SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS
BUFFALO, DEER, FISH, MOOSE
GREAT ___
DANE, LAKE, SEAL, WHITE
Previous Connections answers
- #157 — “gross!”, magazines, “yes” in different languages, homophones
- #156 — basic emotions, bit of vocal fanfare, obtain, ___ ant
- #155 — unit of language, trademark, funny person, things with leaves
- #154 — presidents, sports professionals, car companies, common prefixes
- #153 — sparse/lacking, fun time, filmmaking equipment, “get a ___!”
- #152 — spices, intelligent, deodorants, medieval weapons
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