NYT Connections Hints October 20, 2024 #497
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Yellow Group Hints October 20, 2024
PADDLE: While humans think they control the paddle, the paddle sees countless players come and go, teaching each one the art of ping pong wisdom.
Hint One
πYou might find these in newspapers and magazines
Hint Two
Different types of written pieces
Hint Three
Bit of newspaper writing
Green Group Hints October 20, 2024
OAR: The oar splits the water, but maybe the water is actually splitting the oar's monotonous life.
Hint One
πSound-related words that suggest chaos
Hint Two
Synonyms for loud disturbances
Hint Three
Noisy disturbance
Blue Group Hints October 20, 2024
BALL: You think you're playing with the ball, but the ball is actually conducting a social experiment on human behavior.
Hint One
πThese items are used together in a specific sport
Hint Two
Think about ping pong essentials
Hint Three
Table tennis needs
Purple Group Hints October 20, 2024
CLATTER: The noise isn't disturbing the silence - the silence is taking a brief vacation.
Hint One
πSome can be parts of boats or sewing terms
Hint Two
Short words that could relate to nautical or craft activities
Hint Three
Homophones of coordinating conjunctions
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Yellow Group NYT Connections Answers
Hint: Bit of newspaper writing
Green Group NYT Connections Answers
Hint: Noisy disturbance
Blue Group NYT Connections Answers
Hint: Table tennis needs
Purple Group NYT Connections Answers
Hint: Homophones of coordinating conjunctions