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Issue #392 Sun 7 Jul

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 7, 2024

Today's grid offers a measured progression, balancing straightforward definitions with a handful of lateral associations. Expect to spend a moment parsing the more colloquial entries before the board clears.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    CHANGE STATES OF MATTER

    CONDENSE · FREEZE · MELT · VAPORIZE

  2. Reveal the green group
    REPLACEMENT

    ALTERNATE · BACKUP · COVER · SUB

  3. Reveal the blue group
    SLANGY NAMES FOR PROFESSIONS

    COPPER · HACK · SHRINK · SUIT

  4. Reveal the violet group
    MARIAH CAREY NUMBER ONE HITS

    FANTASY · HERO · HONEY · SOMEDAY

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