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Issue #687 Mon 28 Apr

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 28, 2025

A steady day for the grid, balancing two groups of direct synonyms against two that require a bit more context. The layout offers enough breathing room to navigate the overlaps without getting stuck in the weeds.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    HAIR PRODUCTS

    GEL · MOUSSE · SPRAY · WAX

  2. Reveal the green group
    AUSTERE

    BARE · PLAIN · SIMPLE · SPARE

  3. Reveal the blue group
    CLUES AT A CRIME SCENE

    FIBER · FINGERPRINT · HAIR · TIRE MARK

  4. Reveal the violet group
    WEARY

    BORE · DRAIN · EXHAUST · TIRE

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