NYT Connections hints and answers for April 24

The New York Times’ viral brain teaser, NYT Connections, has once again delivered a puzzle packed with logic, wordplay, and head-scratching satisfaction. Whether you’re a daily solver or just dropping in for your mental workout, the April 23 edition has something for everyone, from tree anatomy to clever comedy. With only four chances to group 16 words into four hidden categories, it's a deceptively simple game that keeps players coming back for that satisfying "aha!" moment. The game is played by over 10 million users daily. Connections is the puzzle that keeps your brain guessing and your vocabulary growing.

NYT Connections presents 16 seemingly unrelated words in a 4×4 grid. Your challenge is to group them into four categories of four words each, based on hidden connections. Sounds simple? Not quite.
Some connections are clear, like musical instruments. Others, especially the notorious Purple category, can stump even the most seasoned solvers. You only get four chances before it's game over, so think before you click.
Categories are colour-coded by difficulty:
Need a nudge before checking the answers? Here's what to keep in mind:

Yellow: Colour that is not colourful, just plain
Green: Make a salad with some fats
Blue: Most notorious villains
Purple: Have invisible ears


Things that are white (Yellow)
Kinds of Lettuce (Green)
Batman Villains (Blue)
They Have literal/idiomatic Ears (Purple)
Today's puzzle brought together nature, salads, comic book villains, and a bit of metaphorical thinking. Whether you cracked it in one try or needed all four lives, Connections delivered another day of satisfying, brain-tickling fun.
Check back tomorrow for more puzzles, patterns, and those sweet "aha!" moments.