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Today’s Connections puzzle was a mix for me. Some tough categories, some that came together really quickly. I’m a fan of the sport/game that the whole blue category centers on, so that was a fun one for me. (There’s a tricky word in there, though. Gobble, gobble.) Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest, yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: No work or school.
Green group hint: Twisty path.
Blue group hint: Gutter ball is another one.
Purple group hint: Swimming creature.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Time off.
Green group: Follow a meandering course.
Blue group: Bowling results.
Purple group: ____ fish.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is time off. The four answers are break, leave, rest and vacation.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is follow a meandering course. The four answers are curve, snake, weave and wind.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is bowling results. The four answers are double, spare, strike and turkey.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ fish. The four answers are blow, cat, gold and sword.
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