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Issue #556 Wed 18 Dec

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — December 18, 2024

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A steady day that relies on standard definitions rather than complex wordplay. The grid presents clear distinctions between groups, rewarding a methodical approach over lateral leaps.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    DEAL WITH

    FIELD · HANDLE · MANAGE · TACKLE

  2. Reveal the green group
    STYLES OF BEER

    BITTER · BOCK · SOUR · STOUT

  3. Reveal the blue group
    INVESTMENT VERBS

    HEDGE · HOLD · SHORT · TRADE

  4. Reveal the violet group
    ___ DOME

    CAPITOL · CHROME · ONION · TEAPOT

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