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Issue #45 Wed 26 Jul

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 26, 2023

Today's grid pairs two straightforward identification groups with two sets that demand a second glance. Keep a close watch on the blue column, where several entries look like they belong elsewhere.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

    BOAT · CAR · PLANE · TRAIN

  2. Reveal the green group
    NBA PLAYERS

    KING · MAGIC · SUN · THUNDER

  3. Reveal the blue group
    FAST FOOD CHAINS

    CHECKERS · OUTBACK · SONIC · SUBWAY

  4. Reveal the violet group
    BAND NAMES MINUS COLORS

    DAY · FLOYD · SABBATH · STRIPES

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