Connections #279 Answers
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #279 for Saturday, March 16, 2024. 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): get smaller
- Green: airline classes
- Blue: examine, as an applicant
- Purple (hardest): notable tv episodes
Answers
GET SMALLER
CONTRACT, LESSEN, REDUCE, SHRINK
AIRLINE CLASSES
BUSINESS, COACH, FIRST, PREMIUM
EXAMINE, AS AN APPLICANT
CHECK, REVIEW, SCREEN, VET
NOTABLE TV EPISODES
FINALE, PILOT, PREMIERE, SPECIAL
Previous Connections answers
- #278 — criticize, “my mistake!”, alibi, play ___
- #277 — box office victory, volleyball moves, homophones of greek letters, ___-o
- #276 — halloween purchases, plants with similar flavors, food slang for head, gemstone cuts
- #275 — section, including, dog breeds, informally, famous poems
- #274 — treat with excessive care, backside, things in a spa locker room, cat’s ___
- #273 — things a dog can fetch, conceal, mac keyboard keys, experience a memory lapse
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