Connections Hints: Feb 5, 2025

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Connections #605 · 2025-02-05

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Group 1

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PARTS OF A COMPENSATION PACKAGE

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BONUS

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PARTS OF A COMPENSATION PACKAGE

  • BONUS
  • INSURANCE
  • SALARY
  • VACATION

Group 2

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INDICATION

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FLAG

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INDICATION

  • FLAG
  • GIVEAWAY
  • SIGN
  • TELL

Group 3

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THINGS TO DO WITH A DECK OF CARDS

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CUT

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THINGS TO DO WITH A DECK OF CARDS

  • CUT
  • DEAL
  • FAN
  • SHUFFLE

Group 4

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WHAT “BILL” MIGHT REFER TO

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BANKNOTE

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WHAT “BILL” MIGHT REFER TO

  • BANKNOTE
  • BEAK
  • INVOICE
  • WILLIAM
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PARTS OF A COMPENSATION PACKAGE

  • BONUS
  • INSURANCE
  • SALARY
  • VACATION

INDICATION

  • FLAG
  • GIVEAWAY
  • SIGN
  • TELL

THINGS TO DO WITH A DECK OF CARDS

  • CUT
  • DEAL
  • FAN
  • SHUFFLE

WHAT “BILL” MIGHT REFER TO

  • BANKNOTE
  • BEAK
  • INVOICE
  • WILLIAM

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