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1Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteThursday, April 18, 2024, was NYT Connections puzzle #312. If you’re looking up that day’s hints and answer, the four groups were Sidewalk Sights, Have in Mind, Unit Abbreviations, and Golden ___. Spoilers follow.
Hints for Connections #312
- One group consists of things you might encounter in or beside a sidewalk.
- One group contains words that can mean to intend something.
- One group is made up of abbreviations for units.
- For the last group, place the same word before four familiar phrases or titles.
Answers for Thursday, April 18, 2024
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four that share a common thread. The answer guide for puzzle #312 lists these sets:
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Sidewalk Sights | CURB, GRATE, GUTTER, MANHOLE |
| Have in Mind | AIM, INTEND, MEAN, PLAN |
| Unit Abbreviations | CAL, GAL, IN, OZ |
| Golden ___ | FLEECE, GIRLS, PARACHUTE, RULE |
Why the groups fit
Sidewalk Sights
A curb, grate, gutter, and manhole are all features or objects found in or along a sidewalk.
Have in Mind
Aim, intend, mean, and plan can each describe having a purpose or intention.
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Unit Abbreviations
CAL, GAL, IN, and OZ are abbreviations for units: calorie, gallon, inch, and ounce.
Golden ___
Adding “Golden” before each word completes Golden Fleece, Golden Girls, Golden Parachute, and Golden Rule.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.About this dated answer
This is the historical answer for Thursday, April 18, 2024—not the solution to the current day’s puzzle. The date-specific answer guide identifies it as puzzle #312; an AOL search result also identifies that date as #312. Try Hard Guides’ Connections answer guide
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