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Mashable has provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years. In this guide, the focus is on word meanings rather than traditional hints. Sometimes, recognizing that several words have completely unrelated meanings can reveal a connection. The puzzle may also feature words within words and other visual clues.
NYT Connections meanings and clues
- Cadbury: A famous British chocolate.
- Energized: Amped up.
- Playboy: A popular adult magazine.
- Trix: A colorful cereal brand.
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- Gymnasium: A large indoor sports room.
- Health club: A membership-based fitness center.
- Rec center: An accessible fitness center.
- YMCA: A community resource center.
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- Aerator: A piece that adds air to something.
- Corkscrew: A tool used to remove corks from bottles.
- Decanter: A glass bottle used to hold alcoholic drinks.
- Stopper: A plug to close a bottle opening.
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- Alias: A fake name.
- Outlaw: A criminal.
- Reward: An incentive for doing something (well).
- Wanted: Desired.
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