Yellow group
Straightforward
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with B, C, D and S. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
BLOCK belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
RESTRICT
Reveal all four words
- BLOCK
- CHECK
- DAM
- STOP
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Connections #673
hints & answers for April 14, 2025
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#673
This reference always shows April 14, 2025. It is released in at least one timezone; every answer stays closed until you reveal it.
Which group has you stuck?
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1/4
Green group
A little trickier
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, G, M and P. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
CONCERT belongs in this group.
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TICKETED EVENTS
Reveal all four words
- CONCERT
- GAME
- MOVIE
- PLAY
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with D, F, H and O. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
DYSENTERY belongs in this group.
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
Reveal all four words
- DYSENTERY
- FORD
- HUNT
- OXEN
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with A, C, D and P. These initials are in sorted order.
Show one word
ACTOR belongs in this group.
Reveal the category
WHAT “FORD” MIGHT REFER TO
Reveal all four words
- ACTOR
- CAR
- DIRECTOR
- PRESIDENT
Show categories only
- Yellow: RESTRICT
- Green: TICKETED EVENTS
- Blue: ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
- Purple: WHAT “FORD” MIGHT REFER TO
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All four categories and their words, together.
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Yellow
RESTRICT
BLOCK · CHECK · DAM · STOP
Green
TICKETED EVENTS
CONCERT · GAME · MOVIE · PLAY
Blue
ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
DYSENTERY · FORD · HUNT · OXEN
Purple
WHAT “FORD” MIGHT REFER TO
ACTOR · CAR · DIRECTOR · PRESIDENT
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