Get NYT Connections Hints for February 1, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #601, including word connections and hidden categories.
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MATCH: In a world where everything tries to match perfectly, mismatches are the true soulmates - they create the most interesting stories.
Think about color and gradation
Words that modify intensity or quality
Tint
SUSPECT: We're all suspects in the crime of taking life too seriously.
Part of solving a case
Criminal investigation elements
Components of a mystery
DEAL: Life's biggest deal isn't what you get, it's realizing you never needed it in the first place.
To raise doubts or compete
Ways to test or oppose
Take issue with
TINGE: A tinge of doubt is often more valuable than a mountain of certainty.
Different actions that create a connection
Words that can mean 'align' or 'arrange'
Strike a ___
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Hint: Tint
Hint: Components of a mystery
Hint: Take issue with
Hint: Strike a ___