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Issue #833 Sun 21 Sep

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 21, 2025

A steady day for the grid, balancing a pair of direct associations against two groups that require a bit more patient inspection. The overlaps are manageable for those who avoid rushing the first pass.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES

    PINCH · SCROLL · SWIPE · TAP

  2. Reveal the green group
    RELAX

    CHILL · LOAF · LOUNGE · VEG

  3. Reveal the blue group
    RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS

    BAR · BOOTH · COUNTER · TABLE

  4. Reveal the violet group
    VEGETABLES WITH FIRST LETTER REMOVED

    ALE · EEK · HIVE · QUASH

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