#47 Word List
Connections Hint #47
Group Titles #47
Connections Answers #47
Connections Tips
Identify Common Categories
Look for words that could belong to a shared category, such as:
Colors: Red, Blue, Yellow, Green.
Professions: Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer, Chef.
Animals: Cat, Dog, Lion, Elephant.
Start with Obvious Groups
If you see words that immediately jump out as belonging together (e.g., months of the year or U.S. states), try grouping those first. This will narrow down the options for more challenging groups.
Check for Double Meanings
Some words can belong to multiple groups. For instance, "Apple" could refer to a fruit or a tech company. Pay attention to words that might fit into more than one category.
Stay Open to Abstract Themes
Be ready for more abstract connections like emotions, actions, or categories like "Things that Fly." This can help with the trickier groups.
How to use these hints without spoiling the puzzle
Not every Connections player wants the full answer — the fun is in the "aha" moment. The clues above give you one nudge per color group so you can crack puzzle #47 on your own:
- Start with the group you're stuck on. Read just that one clue and go straight back to the board — you often only need one unlock to finish the whole grid.
- Work from yellow to purple. The groups are ranked by difficulty: yellow is the easiest, then green, blue, and purple. Clearing the easy groups first narrows the tricky ones automatically.
- Watch for trap words. Puzzles usually include words that seem to fit two groups. If a category feels too obvious with five candidates, one of them belongs somewhere else.
If you'd rather skip straight to the solution, the full answers for puzzle #47 are at the bottom of this page behind a spoiler warning, and every past solution is in our Connections answers archive.
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle from The New York Times. You're given a grid of 16 words and must sort them into four groups of four that share a common thread — anything from straightforward categories to sneaky wordplay. You get four mistakes before the puzzle ends, which is exactly why a well-timed hint beats a blind guess.
A new puzzle is released every day at midnight local time, and we update this page with fresh hints and answers as soon as it goes live. Want to warm up first? You can play Connections right here, or revisit any past puzzle in the Connections archive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Connections hint for #47?
The hints for Connections #47 are listed above — one clue for each of the four color groups, plus the full word list. Each clue is spoiler-free, so you only see as much help as you want.
Do these hints spoil the answer?
No. Each hint is a single clue per color group, designed to nudge you toward the connection without naming the group or its words. The full answers are kept separate at the bottom of the page behind a spoiler warning.
What time do the Connections hints update?
NYT Connections releases a new puzzle every day at midnight local time. We refresh this page with new hints and answers as soon as the puzzle goes live.
What are the Connections answers for #47?
The full answers for Connections #47 — all four groups with their titles and words — are revealed above, behind a spoiler warning, so you won't see them by accident.
Where can I find hints for a puzzle I missed?
Use the calendar at the top of this page to jump to any date, or browse every past solution in our Connections answers archive.