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NYT Connections puzzle #208, dated January 5, 2024, groups words around playful teasing, upper limits, specific quantities, and meanings of the letter X. Read the hints first if you want to solve it yourself; the full groups are below.
Hints for Connections #208
These clues move from broad themes to the puzzle’s wordplay. Stop here if you want to avoid seeing the answers.
- Joking around.
- When you’ve reached the highest limit.
- Related to certain amounts.
- They could all be represented by one specific letter.
Answers for January 5, 2024
Spoilers below: the four categories and their words are listed in full.
Quick Recap
Best Value
Rank #4
Rank #3
Rank #2
#1 Best Overall
Playfully bother
JOSH, KID, RIB, TEASE
Apex
HEIGHT, MAX, PEAK, TOP
Words for specific quantities
DOZEN, GROSS, PAIR, SCORE
What “X” might mean
ADULT, KISS, TEN, TIMES
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