Hints forFebruary 4, 2025
Tackling the February 4th Connections puzzle? Today's grid offers a moderate challenge that most players can solve in about 10-15 minutes. With a mix of conservation-related terms and some tricky phrases related to friction smoothing, it's a fun and engaging puzzle. Watch out for potential confusion between different types of fingers and gambling terms! Here's a set of strategic hints, arranged from most straightforward to trickier:
- Think of ways to maintain your resources for the future.
- Consider how you might make something sleek without getting too rough.
- Recall terms that might come up when wagering on your favorite pastime.
- Imagine different types of food or famous figures that might get a little sticky.
Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal
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CONSERVE
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SMOOTH USING FRICTION
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SPORTS GAMBLING TERMS
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WORDS BEFORE “FINGERS”
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