‘Connections’ Hints and Answers for NYT's Tricky Word-Grouping Game on Monday, August 28

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of the NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #78 on Monday, August 28, 2023.

The New York Times game resets every day at midnight, and some puzzles are more challenging than others.

I found today's puzzle to be easier than the puzzles throughout the last couple of days. I didn't think there were as many "gotcha" words that could easily fall into multiple groups or categories, so that was really helpful.

That being said, if you're having trouble with Monday's puzzle, don't worry—it's not just you! Let's give some hints to see if that helps before revealing the answers.

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Hints About Each NYT Connections Category on Monday, August 28

1. How you might describe a vacation

2. What you might do if you see someone in public

3. Something you might write down

4. Something an imposter might be involved in

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Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

Connections Answers for Monday, August 28, 2023: States of Elation, Greeting Gestures, ____ List, Scam

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Specifically, here are the words in each New York Times' Connections category:

1. States of Elation: Bliss, Cloud Nine, Heaven, Paradise

2. Greeting Gestures: High Five, Hug, Shake, Wave

3. ____ List: Bucket, Guest, Top Ten, Wish

4. Scam: Con, Fast One, Hustle, Racket

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