NYT Connections Hints for August 3, 2026 (#1230)
Game
NEEDLESS
MYRRH
BACKSTREET
TEA SET
NSYNC
SAGE
FLY BY
NAG CHAMPA
MINT
BYWAY
BUG FIX
RHYTHM
FOREST
LANE
HUNTER
ALLEY
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ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Back to CategoriesNarrow or lesser-known roads
ALLEY
A narrow passageway between buildings.
BACKSTREET
A street away from the main roads, often in a less prominent part of a town.
BYWAY
A minor or secondary road, often less traveled.
LANE
A narrow road or path, often in the countryside.
SHADES OF GREEN
Back to CategoriesShades of the color green
FOREST
A deep, rich green color, like the trees in a forest.
HUNTER
A dark, muted green color, traditionally worn by hunters.
MINT
A pale, light green color, resembling mint leaves.
SAGE
A grayish-green color, resembling sage leaves.
"Y" IS THE ONLY VOWEL
Back to CategoriesWords and phrases where Y acts as the only vowel
FLY BY
To pass quickly, as in an overhead flight; also a phrase meaning a brief, swift movement.
MYRRH
A fragrant resin used in perfumes, incense, and medicines.
NSYNC
A 1990s American boy band, whose stylized name contains only Y as a vowel.
RHYTHM
A regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements, often in music; famously has Y as its only vowel.
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "PESTER"
Back to CategoriesWords that start with synonyms (or homophones) for 'pester'
BUG FIX
A solution or repair for a software bug; begins with 'bug,' meaning to pester or annoy.
NAG CHAMPA
A phrase beginning with 'nag,' a verb meaning to pester; 'Champa' may refer to a flower or place.
NEEDLESS
Unnecessary; begins with 'needle,' a verb meaning to pester or annoy.
TEA SET
A set of items for making tea; begins with 'tea,' a homophone of 'tease,' meaning to pester.