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Hints for Connections #676
These clues move from broad nudges to more direct category prompts. Stop when you have enough to make your guesses.
- One group is about the middle of the body.
- One group contains things you might order or find on a pizza.
- One group names ways beer is commonly packaged or measured.
- One group consists of notable baseball players’ surnames.
How the puzzle works
Connections presents 16 words and asks you to sort them into four groups of four that share a common link. The groups are color-coded Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple, from easiest to trickiest, and the New York Times says each puzzle has one solution. Some words may seem to fit more than one idea, which is part of the challenge. See the NYT Help Center’s Connections guidance for game rules and access details.
Spoilers: categories and answers
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| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Central section of the body | CORE, MIDRIFF, TORSO, TRUNK |
| Components of a pizza | CHEESE, CRUST, SAUCE, TOPPINGS |
| Units of beer | CASE, FORTY, GROWLER, SIX-PACK |
| Baseball greats | BONDS, MANTLE, TROUT, YOUNG |
These are the four categories and word groupings reported for #676 by Try Hard Guides.
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