Hints forApril 12, 2025
Tackling the April 12th Connections puzzle? Today's grid slides into a moderate difficulty range, likely solvable in about 5-10 minutes. With themes spanning quick moments, moral missteps, sports affiliations, and African nations, you'll encounter clever overlaps that might test your focus (watch for the geographic and sports terms!). Aim to spot linguistic and categorical ties while avoiding obvious traps. Here's a set of strategic hints, arranged from most straightforward to trickier:
- Think of fleeting moments—those snippets of time that vanish in a blink.
- Reflect on the paths humans tread, sometimes straying into moral dilemmas.
- Consider hoops, teamwork, and cities tied to famous courts.
- Explore the beginnings of lands rich in heritage, flora, and fauna.
Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal
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SHORT PERIOD OF TIME
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DO WRONG
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N.B.A. PLAYER
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STARTS OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES
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