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Hints for Connections #417
Try to identify what each word does or describes, rather than pairing words that merely feel related. One word is deliberately tempting in two categories.
Yellow group hint
These words can mean to advertise, publicize or persuade people to buy something.
Green group hint
These are verbs for sending something through the air with force.
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Blue group hint
Find four types of sections you might see in a bookstore.
Purple group hint
Each word can follow the same word to name a kind of sock.
Answers for August 1, 2024
The August 1 puzzle was #417; the preceding puzzle, #416, appeared on July 31. Here is the completed grid:
| Category | Words | How the connection works |
|---|---|---|
| PROMOTE | HYPE, MARKET, PITCH, SELL | Ways to promote or publicize something |
| THROW | CAST, CHUCK, FLING, HURL | Verbs meaning to throw |
| BOOKSTORE SECTIONS | FICTION, HUMOR, ROMANCE, TRAVEL | Common bookstore subject or genre sections |
| ___ SOCKS | ANKLE, CREW, SWEAT, TUBE | ANKLE socks, CREW socks, SWEAT socks and TUBE socks |
The trickiest word: PITCH
PITCH is the puzzle’s main red herring. A pitch can promote or sell an idea, product or service, placing it with HYPE, MARKET and SELL. But “pitch” can also mean to throw, so it initially appears to belong with CAST, CHUCK, FLING and HURL.
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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesThe correct choice is determined by the complete set: once PITCH joins the promotion group, the four remaining throw verbs form an exact category. Connections rewards groups that account for all four words cleanly, not just a plausible pair or trio.
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Connections Companion was reported as rating this puzzle 3.1 out of 5. That is a third-party assessment, not an official New York Times difficulty score, so treat it as an informal guide.
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