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Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #485 on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
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If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Tuesday’s puzzle, you’re not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.
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Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Tuesday, October 8
1. The words in this category are related to a specific holiday.
2. Ways to stop (or restrict) something.
3. Elements of a musical notation (written).
4. These words follow a sweet (and tasty) five-letter noun.
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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Tuesday, October 8, 2024:
1. HALLOWEEN SYMBOLS: BAT, PUMPKIN, SPIDER, WITCH
2. PROHIBIT: BAN, BLOCK, DENY, FORBID
3. FOUND ON SHEET MUSIC: ACCIDENTAL, NOTE, REST, STAFF
4. CANDY _____: APPLE, BAR, CANE, CORN
How’d you do?
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