NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, August 3 (game #1149)

New York Times Connections presents a challenging word puzzle each day at midnight, with players attempting to group words in various categories. Today’s game (#1149) features four distinct groups, each with its unique theme. To assist with Connections hints, here are some clues and strategies.

For the YELLOW group, look for paths connecting the words ALLEY, BACKSTREET, BYWAY, and LANE. The GREEN group revolves around shades of green, with words FOREST, HUNTER, MINT, and SAGE. The BLUE group includes words without vowels, namely FLY BY, MYRRH, NSYNC, and RHYTHM. Lastly, the PURPLE group comprises words starting with synonyms for "pester," which are BUG FIX, NAG CHAMPA, NEEDLESS, and TEA SET.

Should you find yourself stuck or uncertain about the correct answers, fear not. In this spoiler-free article, we provide the solutions to today's Connections puzzle. The answers are ROAD LESS TRAVELED, SHADES OF GREEN, "Y" IS THE ONLY VOWEL, and STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "PESTER." For those who enjoyed today's game, you can always explore the previous day's answers or try your hand at other word games like Strands, Quordle, or the classic Wordle.