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The requested date and puzzle number don’t match: the detailed archive lists Connections #396 for July 11, 2024, while July 12 is puzzle #397. Here are the hints and answers for #396 first, followed by the groups listed for the July 12 puzzle.
Connections #396 hints for July 11, 2024
For puzzle #396, look for words that fit four ideas: items used for schoolwork, words meaning something essential, ways to transfer something, and words that can appear on illuminated signs. The archive’s full answer set is below. Source: Tom’s Guide, July 11, 2024
Connections #396 answers
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Pen, Ruler, Scissors, Tape |
| Green | FUNDAMENTAL | Essential, Key, Principal, Staple |
| Blue | TRANSFER | Give, Hand, Pass, Send |
| Purple | LIGHT-UP SIGNS | Applause, Exit, Recording, Walk |
If you meant July 12, 2024: puzzle #397
The detailed archive lists a different set of groups for July 12. Source: Tom’s Guide, July 12, 2024
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | SCHOOL FACILITIES | Auditorium, Gym, Lab, Library |
| Green | ROULETTE BETS | Black, Even, Odd, Red |
| Blue | ASSOCIATED WITH “DOVE” | Chocolate, Peace, Pigeon, Soap |
| Purple | ___ GOOSE | Grey, Golden, Mother, Silly |
Why the date and number may differ
The detailed archive identifies July 11 as #396 and July 12 as #397. Another surfaced archive assigns July 12 as #398 and July 11 as #397, so numbering is not consistent across the archives. The word groups above follow the detailed archive’s date-by-date entries. Alternate archive: TheGamer
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