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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesNew York Times Connections puzzle #305 was published on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Start with the spoiler-light hints below; the four category names and their words are farther down.
Hints for Connections #305
Connections asks you to sort 16 words into four groups of four. Some words may seem to fit more than one category, so use these hints before checking the full solution.
- Think about different kinds of hair styles.
- Look for objects used to measure or quantify.
- Consider routes or structures that carry water or gas, rather than solids.
- Think of recognizable characters associated with restaurant chains.
The puzzle-specific word list, hints, and answers were published in Kris Holt’s Forbes guide on April 10, 2024, for the following day’s puzzle: NYT ‘Connections’ Hints And Answers For Thursday, April 11.
Connections #305 answers
Spoilers below: These are the complete categories and their four words.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Haircuts with “cut” | BOWL, BUZZ, CREW, PIXIE |
| Green | Measuring instruments | COMPASS, RULER, SCALE, WATCH |
| Blue | Water and gas conduits | CHANNEL, LINE, MAIN, PIPE |
| Purple | Fast-food mascots | CLOWN, COLONEL, KING, MERMAID |
The complete 16-word board
The board’s words were MERMAID, PIXIE, MAIN, RULER, KING, PIPE, BUZZ, BOWL, COMPASS, CLOWN, CHANNEL, CREW, SCALE, LINE, WATCH, and COLONEL. If you want to retry the puzzle without the categories, use this list to rebuild the board.
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