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Issue #204 Mon 1 Jan

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 1, 2024

Today’s grid requires a discerning eye to separate the literal from the linguistic. Expect a steady progression of difficulty that rewards those who look past the surface.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    GARDENING NOUNS/VERBS

    PLANT · SEED · WATER · WEED

  2. Reveal the green group
    KINDS OF SALADS

    CAESAR · GREEK · GREEN · WEDGE

  3. Reveal the blue group
    CLASSIC GAME SHOWS, FAMILIARLY

    FEUD · MILLIONAIRE · PYRAMID · WHEEL

  4. Reveal the violet group
    W + VOWEL SOUND

    WAY · WEE · WHY · WHOA

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4 groups · 16 words