Updated
Updated · CNET · Jun 12
NYT Connections #1097 Reveals 4 'Starting With' Categories for June 12
Updated
Updated · CNET · Jun 12

NYT Connections #1097 Reveals 4 'Starting With' Categories for June 12

3 articles · Updated · CNET · Jun 12

Summary

  • Puzzle #1097 centers on a meta "starting with" structure across all four groups, with categories built from incantations, animal group names, synonyms for "repeat" and parts of a river.
  • 16 answers complete those sets: charm bracelet, curse word, hex key and spell checker; murder mystery, pack rat, Pride Rock and school days.
  • The blue and purple groups finish the board with copy editor, Echo Park, mirror selfie and quote unquote, plus bank teller, bed head, Delta Airlines and mouth guard.
  • The report also points players to the Times' Connections Bot and Games tracking tools, which score results and log stats such as win rate, perfect games and streaks.

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