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These are the hints and answers for New York Times Connections puzzle #342, dated Saturday, May 18, 2024. Start with the progressive clues below; the category names and word groups are hidden until the spoiler warning.
Progressive hints for Connections #342
- Creatures
- A quick bend or hook
- Fun activities with a group
- They all share a common component
Stop here if you want to solve the groups without seeing their names or words.
Spoiler warning: answers below
The complete category labels and four words in each group follow.
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Animals whose names are two animals
- BULLDOG
- CATFISH
- HORSEFLY
- TURTLEDOVE
Sharp turns
- DOGLEG
- HAIRPIN
- SWITCHBACK
- ZAG
Classic party games
- CATEGORIES
- CHARADES
- FISHBOWL
- WEREWOLF
Things with spring(s)
- CLOCK
- MATTRESS
- MOUSETRAP
- TRAMPOLINE
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