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Issue #579 Fri 10 Jan

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 10, 2025

Today's grid offers a steady climb. The four groups divide cleanly, though several entries invite second guesses before the final alignment settles into place.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    BE CONTINGENT (ON)

    DEPEND · HINGE · RELY · REST

  2. Reveal the green group
    “CALM DOWN”

    CHILL · EASY · ENOUGH · RELAX

  3. Reveal the blue group
    INGREDIENTS IN AN OLD FASHIONED

    BITTERS · ORANGE · RYE · SUGAR

  4. Reveal the violet group
    FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM

    CAR · DOOR · GOAT · HOST

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4 groups · 16 words