Spoiler warning: The four hints below let you take one more shot at NYT Connections #176 before the answer key. This guide is for the puzzle published Monday, December 4, 2023.
Hints for Connections #176
- What you might put butter on or use to make a sandwich.
- Making something a “sure thing.”
- A small type of damage.
- These words can all follow the same first two words.
Connections #176 answers for December 4, 2023
Ready for the solution? The four groups are:
- UNIT OF BREAD: BAGUETTE, BUN, LOAF, ROLL.
- ASSURE, AS A WIN: CLINCH, GUARANTEE, LOCK, SECURE.
- SMALL IMPERFECTION: CHIP, MARK, NICK, SCRATCH.
- HEAD OF ___: HAIR, LETTUCE, STATE, STEAM.
How the groups fit
UNIT OF BREAD
BAGUETTE, BUN, LOAF, and ROLL are all forms or units of bread.
ASSURE, AS A WIN
To CLINCH, GUARANTEE, LOCK, or SECURE a win is to make its outcome certain.
SMALL IMPERFECTION
A CHIP, MARK, NICK, or SCRATCH can describe a minor flaw or bit of damage.
#1 Best Overall
HEAD OF ___
Complete the phrase “head of” with HAIR, LETTUCE, STATE, or STEAM.
Quick Recap
Best Value
Rank #4
Rank #3
Rank #2
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