Connections #280 Answers
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #280 for Sunday, March 17, 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): foolishness
- Green: move forward
- Blue: things that might stink
- Purple (hardest): words after “deep”
Answers
FOOLISHNESS
ABSURDITY, FOLLY, MADNESS, NONSENSE
MOVE FORWARD
ADVANCE, MARCH, PROGRESS, PUSH
THINGS THAT MIGHT STINK
CHEESE, FEET, GARBAGE, SKUNK
WORDS AFTER “DEEP”
CUT, FAKE, FREEZE, SIX
Previous Connections answers
- #279 — get smaller, airline classes, examine, as an applicant, notable tv episodes
- #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 ___
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