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Issue #709 Tue 20 May

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — May 20, 2025

Today's grid requires a discerning eye to separate its straightforward synonyms from the more lateral associations. Expect a patient pace as you untangle several potential misdirections.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    ACCOUNT BOOK

    LEDGER · LOG · RECORD · REGISTER

  2. Reveal the green group
    SEEN IN A BARN

    BALE · HORSE · PITCHFORK · TROUGH

  3. Reveal the blue group
    DETECTIVES OF KID-LIT

    BROWN · DREW · HARDY · HOLMES

  4. Reveal the violet group
    WORDS BEFORE “BED”

    CANOPY · DAY · MURPHY · WATER

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