These are the spoiler-light hints and complete answers for New York Times Connections puzzle #449, published Monday, September 2, 2024. Keep the date and game number in mind: other September 2 puzzles belong to different years.
Hints for Connections #449
Try these category clues before checking the solution:
- Something unusual or out of the ordinary.
- A task or duty given to someone.
- Things kept and cherished by enthusiasts.
- Words that form the second half of common phrases.
Spoilers: the September 2 answers
The four categories and their words are:
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| PECULIAR | CURIOUS, FUNNY, OFF, WEIRD |
| ASSIGNMENT | JOB, POSITION, POST, STATION |
| CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS | COIN, COMIC, RECORD, STAMP |
| CHAIN _____ | LETTER, MAIL, REACTION, STORE |
How the groups fit
PECULIAR
“Curious,” “funny,” “off,” and “weird” can each describe something unusual.
ASSIGNMENT
A job, position, post, or station can refer to a duty or role assigned to someone.
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CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS
Coins, comics, records, and stamps are familiar objects collected and preserved by enthusiasts.
CHAIN _____
Each word completes a familiar expression: chain letter, chain mail, chain reaction, and chain store.
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