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Issue #1020 Fri 27 Mar

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — March 27, 2026

Two groups of synonyms anchor this grid, while a pair of wordplay sequences adds some friction. Watch the violet column—three blue candidates wander in.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    WHAT IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO

    BASIC FACTS · BOTTOM LINE · BRASS TACKS · NITTY-GRITTY

  2. Reveal the green group
    FEATURES OF AN AIRPORT TERMINAL

    BAGGAGE CLAIM · DUTY-FREE · FOOD COURT · TICKET COUNTER

  3. Reveal the blue group
    THINGS THAT ARE ORANGE

    GOLDFISH CRACKER · MONARCH BUTTERFLY · THE LORAX · TRAFFIC CONE

  4. Reveal the violet group
    ENDING IN WORDS FOR CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY

    LIP SERVICE · MONKEY BARS · TURN SIGNAL · WEDDING RECEPTION

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