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Issue #689 Wed 30 Apr

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 30, 2025

This grid pairs two straightforward sets with a pair of wordplay-heavy challenges. Expect a steady climb as you navigate the overlaps.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    PARTS OF A SHOE

    HEEL · SOLE · TONGUE · UPPER

  2. Reveal the green group
    ACCOMMODATION

    CAPACITY · CHAIRS · ROOM · SEATING

  3. Reveal the blue group
    REPUTATION

    FACE · IMAGE · REGARD · STANDING

  4. Reveal the violet group
    ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “YUCK”

    DYNASTY · ENGROSS · GIMMICK · MILDEW

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