Connections #472 Answers
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #472 for Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The 16 words split into four groups by colour — yellow is easiest, purple the trickiest. The group themes are listed first as hints, then every group is revealed below. Looking for the latest puzzle? See today's Connections.
Hints — the four group themes
- Yellow (easiest): trio of sports achievements
- Green: needs for painting a room
- Blue: food named after cities
- Purple (hardest): ___ derby
Answers
TRIO OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS
HAT TRICK, THREEPEAT, TRIFECTA, TRIPLE CROWN
NEEDS FOR PAINTING A ROOM
DROP CLOTH, PAINT, ROLLER, TAPE
FOOD NAMED AFTER CITIES
BROIL, CHEESESTEAK, SPROUTS, WINGS
___ DERBY
DEMOLITION, HOME RUN, KENTUCKY, SOAP BOX
Previous Connections answers
- #471 — inspired, procure in advance, bit of party decoration, online personality
- #470 — not smooth, as terrain, bit of land for growing, member of a cartoon duo, ___ park
- #469 — color types, file menu options, chance to win a prize, what “bronze” might mean
- #468 — clairvoyant, special edition adjectives, “great job!”, extremely
- #467 — presume, somebody, characters in “the empire strikes back," familiarly, words after “kitty”
- #466 — prefix meaning “very”, kinds of parties, pbs shows, places in france
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