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Issue #645 Mon 17 Mar

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — March 17, 2025

A steady day that relies on straightforward definitions rather than tricky syntax. The groups sit in clear, distinct lanes, allowing for a methodical progression through the grid.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    FILAMENT

    FIBER · STRAND · STRING · THREAD

  2. Reveal the green group
    UNINHIBITEDNESS

    ABANDON · FREEDOM · SPONTANEITY · UNRESTRAINT

  3. Reveal the blue group
    KINDS OF TRUCKS

    DUMP · GARBAGE · MONSTER · PICKUP

  4. Reveal the violet group
    BANDS MINUS THE NUMBER FIVE

    BEN FOLDS · JACKSON · MAROON · MC

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