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Issue #396 Thu 11 Jul

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 11, 2024

A steady day for the grid, relying on clear definitions rather than tricky wordplay. The categories emerge with a patient rhythm once you spot the first few anchors.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    SCHOOL SUPPLIES

    PEN · RULER · SCISSORS · TAPE

  2. Reveal the green group
    FUNDAMENTAL

    ESSENTIAL · KEY · PRINCIPAL · STAPLE

  3. Reveal the blue group
    TRANSFER

    GIVE · HAND · PASS · SEND

  4. Reveal the violet group
    LIGHT-UP SIGNS

    APPLAUSE · EXIT · RECORDING · WALK

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