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Gentle hints for March 4
- Chase after.
- Don’t be a sore loser.
- Think of Santa’s list.
- Not “boy.”
Stronger hints
If you want more direction before seeing the answers, the groups point to being on someone’s trail, doing things the right way, things that keep children occupied, and TV shows about women or teenagers. One word from each group is HOUND, HONEST, BIKE, and WORKING.
Category labels
- Pursue
- Sportsmanlike
- Classic kid gifts
- “___ Girl” titles
Full solution for puzzle #997
Spoilers below: CNET and Yahoo Tech published matching solutions for the March 4 puzzle. The dated WordFinder board also lists the same tile set.
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Pursue | HOUND, SHADOW, TAIL, TRACK |
| Sportsmanlike | FAIR, HONEST, SPORTING, SQUARE |
| Classic kid gifts | BIKE, BOOK, TOY, VIDEO GAME |
| “___ Girl” titles | GONE, GOSSIP, NEW, WORKING |
How the puzzle works
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four. CNET’s March 4 guide says four incorrect attempts end the game and reveal the answers, so the graduated clues above let you stop before the full reveal if you prefer to keep solving.
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