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NYT Connections #522 was published on November 14, 2024. If you’re solving the archived puzzle, the four spoiler-free clues are: Use up; I’m really feeling this, man; Service not included; and The sweetest thing. The answers are below the spoiler warning.
Hints for Connections #522
Connections asks you to sort 16 words into four groups of four that share a common thread. These clues point toward the groups without naming them:
- Group 1: Use up.
- Group 2: I’m really feeling this, man.
- Group 3: Service not included.
- Group 4: The sweetest thing.
The puzzle’s words were GRAIN, DRAIN, TOTAL, CUBE, SYRUP, SHRED, SIGNATURE, SAP, JAM, TAX, POWDER, ROCK, EMPTY, GROOVE, TIP, and EXHAUST. These clues and words are reported by TechRadar.
Spoilers: Connections #522 answers
Stop here if you still want to solve the puzzle yourself. The four categories and their words are:
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| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| DEPLETE | DRAIN, EMPTY, EXHAUST, SAP |
| PLAY MUSIC WITH PASSION | GROOVE, JAM, ROCK, SHRED |
| WORDS ON A RESTAURANT RECEIPT | TAX, TIP, TOTAL, SIGNATURE |
| FORMS OF SUGAR | CUBE, GRAIN, POWDER, SYRUP |
The category labels and answers are listed by Try Hard Guides and independently reported by TechRadar.
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