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Hints for Connections #482
Connections asks players to sort sixteen words into four groups of four based on a shared connection. The groups have different difficulty levels. Here are the four themes without the answers:
- Types of steak cuts
- Types of underwear
- Things involved in a dentist visit
- Brands whose names have become generic terms
Spoiler: the October 5, 2024 answers
The full groups for puzzle #482 are:
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Steak cuts | FILET, HANGER, SKIRT, T-BONE |
| Green | Kinds of underwear | BIKINI, G-STRING, HIPSTER, THONG |
| Blue | Involved in a dentist visit | DRILL, SINK, TOOTHBRUSH, X-RAY |
| Purple | Brands that have become generic terms | CHAPSTICK, JACUZZI, Q-TIP, XEROX |
How to identify this archived puzzle
The date and number distinguish this answer key from other Connections puzzles: it is specifically #482 from October 5, 2024. If you meant the current daily puzzle, look for a guide matching today’s date and puzzle number instead.
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