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Issue #35 Sun 16 Jul

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 16, 2023

Today's grid pairs two straightforward nomenclature groups with a pair of phrasing challenges. Watch the violet column, as three of its candidates masquerade as potential members of the other sets.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    U.S. COINS

    DIME · NICKEL · PENNY · QUARTER

  2. Reveal the green group
    METAL ELEMENTS

    IRON · LEAD · TIN · ZINC

  3. Reveal the blue group
    LUCKY CHARMS MARSHMALLOWS

    CLOVER · HORSESHOE · MOON · RAINBOW

  4. Reveal the violet group
    ___ AND ___

    AGAIN · HALF · NECK · SO

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