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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsNeed a nudge for Connections #211? The four spoiler-safe hints are: things with the same color, items with the same shape, things related to a sport or setting, and shapes associated with capital Greek letters. The full groups are below, so stop before the next section if you want to keep the answers hidden.
Hints for Connections #211
These clues are arranged from broadest to more specific. They point toward the four categories without listing the words in each group.
- Think of objects that share a color.
- Look for items with a similar shape.
- Consider a particular sport and where it is played.
- Some objects resemble shapes associated with a particular alphabet.
This archived puzzle was published Monday, January 8, 2024. The hints and solutions were published by Parade.
Connections #211 answers
Spoilers below: the complete word groups and their categories follow.
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Things that are orange
BASKETBALL, CARROT, GOLDFISH, PUMPKIN
Long, skinny objects
POLE, ROD, STAFF, STICK
Seen on a golf course
CART, CLUB, HOLE, TEE
Shapes of capital Greek letters
CIRCLE, HORSESHOE, PITCHFORK, TRIANGLE
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How the categories fit
The intended categories rely on the complete sets, not just one word at a time: several entries can suggest more than one association when read in isolation. Use the shared trait across all four words to identify the group—color, shape, a golf-course context, or a resemblance to capital Greek-letter forms. The published answer source confirms the groupings but does not explain the constructor’s reasoning.
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