Yellow group
Straightforward
Gentle hint
What would you call a gathering of creatures?
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FLOCK belongs in this group.
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ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
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- FLOCK
- PACK
- POD
- SCHOOL
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Connections #12
hints & answers for June 23, 2023
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#12
This reference always shows June 23, 2023. It is released in at least one timezone; every answer stays closed until you reveal it.
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1/4
Green group
A little trickier
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with E, G, L and P. These initials are in sorted order.
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ENVY belongs in this group.
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DEADLY SINS
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- ENVY
- GREED
- LUST
- PRIDE
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with L, S, S and T. These initials are in sorted order.
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LORIS belongs in this group.
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SLOW ANIMALS
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- LORIS
- SLOTH
- SNAIL
- TORTOISE
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, S, S and T. These initials are in sorted order.
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COT belongs in this group.
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TRIG FUNCTIONS
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- COT
- SEC
- SIN
- TAN
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- Yellow: ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
- Green: DEADLY SINS
- Blue: SLOW ANIMALS
- Purple: TRIG FUNCTIONS
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Yellow
ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
FLOCK · PACK · POD · SCHOOL
Green
DEADLY SINS
ENVY · GREED · LUST · PRIDE
Blue
SLOW ANIMALS
LORIS · SLOTH · SNAIL · TORTOISE
Purple
TRIG FUNCTIONS
COT · SEC · SIN · TAN
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