NYT Connections Hints October 16, 2024 #493
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Yellow Group Hints October 16, 2024
SCISSORS: Scissors don't actually cut paper - they convince paper to split up with itself.
Hint One
👈These words indicate timing in the future
Hint Two
Words used to describe upcoming events or actions
Hint Three
At some future point
Green Group Hints October 16, 2024
FLAKE: A snowflake isn't unique - it just has really good PR.
Hint One
👈Common words in competitive sports brackets
Hint Two
Related to organizing competitive matchups
Hint Three
Parts of a tournament setup
Blue Group Hints October 16, 2024
BRACKET: A bracket is just a parenthesis doing yoga.
Hint One
👈You might find these in a breakfast bowl
Hint Two
Each describes a small, individual piece or item
Hint Three
Bit of breakfast cereal
Purple Group Hints October 16, 2024
EVENTUALLY: 'Eventually' is just 'never' dressed up for a job interview.
Hint One
👈These relate to finishing or resolving conflicts
Hint Two
Think about gestures or symbols made with hands
Hint Three
What the outstretched index and middle fingers can represent
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Get NYT Connections Answers October 16, 2024 #493
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Yellow Group NYT Connections Answers
Hint: At some future point
Green Group NYT Connections Answers
Hint: Parts of a tournament setup
Blue Group NYT Connections Answers
Hint: Bit of breakfast cereal
Purple Group NYT Connections Answers
Hint: What the outstretched index and middle fingers can represent