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Issue #700 Sun 11 May

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — May 11, 2025

Today's grid offers a steady progression, shifting from direct associations toward a final set that relies on standard phrase completion. Careful sorting of the potential overlaps keeps the solve rhythmic.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    MAKE HAPPY

    DELIGHT · PLEASE · SUIT · TICKLE

  2. Reveal the green group
    EVADE

    DODGE · DUCK · SHAKE · SKIRT

  3. Reveal the blue group
    COMMON VIDEO GAME FEATURES

    BOSS · LEVEL · HEALTH · POWER-UP

  4. Reveal the violet group
    MOTHER ___

    EARTH · GOOSE · MAY I · SUPERIOR

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