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Issue #134 Mon 23 Oct

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 23, 2023

A tidy, four-group grid that demands a methodical approach. The associations rely on a steady mix of direct definitions and common linguistic pairings, requiring careful attention to avoid early traps.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    CELL PHONE MODES

    FOCUS · RING · SILENT · VIBRATE

  2. Reveal the green group
    IMPEL

    DRIVE · INSPIRE · MOTIVATE · SPUR

  3. Reveal the blue group
    ROMANTIC BEGINNINGS

    CONNECTION · FEELINGS · SPARK · VIBE

  4. Reveal the violet group
    HARD ___

    CANDY · COPY · KNOCKS · SELTZER

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