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NYT Connections game #436 is the puzzle dated Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Its 16 words sort into groups about a rush of wind, rotation, zodiac symbols, and Dr. Seuss title figures. Start with the hints below; the full groups are behind a spoiler warning.
Hints for Connections #436
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- Look for four words associated with moving air.
- Another group is about making something turn or rotate.
- Four entries are zodiac animal symbols.
- The last group points to figures in Dr. Seuss titles.
How Connections works
The New York Times Help Center explains: “Players are given 16 words and must find groups of four items that share something in common.” For this board, that means sorting the words into four sets of four.
For the general game format and current access information, see the New York Times Help Center’s Connections page.
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Spoilers: Connections #436 answers
The following groups are reported by TechRadar’s August 20, 2024 answer guide and corroborated by the Five Letter Words archive.
Quick Recap
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| Color | Category | Words | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | RUSH OF WIND | BLOW, DRAFT, GUST, PUFF | Words for a rush or movement of air. |
| Green | ROTATE | CRANK, REEL, TURN, WIND | Verbs or mechanisms associated with turning or winding. |
| Blue | ZODIAC SYMBOLS | BULL, CRAB, LION, RAM | Animal symbols associated with zodiac signs. |
| Purple | DR. SEUSS TITLE FIGURES | CAT, GRINCH, POP, TURTLE | Figures appearing in Dr. Seuss titles. |
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