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Issue #296 Tue 2 Apr

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 2, 2024

A steady day for the grid, with four distinct sets that reward a methodical approach rather than flash. Keep an eye on terms that might migrate between groups.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    THRUST

    JAB · POKE · PROD · STICK

  2. Reveal the green group
    KINDS OF SNAKES

    ADDER · BOA · MAMBA · MOCCASIN

  3. Reveal the blue group
    SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”

    BALL · PRINCE · PUMPKIN · SLIPPER

  4. Reveal the violet group
    PASTA SHAPES

    BOWTIE · ELBOW · TUBE · WHEEL

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4 groups · 16 words