Connections Hints: Feb 23, 2025

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Connections #623 · 2025-02-23

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Group 1

Reveal category

RUB TOGETHER

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GNASH

Reveal all four tiles

RUB TOGETHER

  • GNASH
  • GRATE
  • GRIND
  • SCRAPE

Group 2

Reveal category

WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD

Reveal one tile

CAN

Reveal all four tiles

WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD

  • CAN
  • FERMENT
  • FREEZE
  • PICKLE

Group 3

Reveal category

BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS

Reveal one tile

BUTTER

Reveal all four tiles

BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS

  • BUTTER
  • HOT SAUCE
  • JAM
  • SYRUP

Group 4

Reveal category

PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED

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BEANS

Reveal all four tiles

PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED

  • BEANS
  • GUTS
  • MILK
  • TEA
Reveal full answer

RUB TOGETHER

  • GNASH
  • GRATE
  • GRIND
  • SCRAPE

WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD

  • CAN
  • FERMENT
  • FREEZE
  • PICKLE

BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS

  • BUTTER
  • HOT SAUCE
  • JAM
  • SYRUP

PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED

  • BEANS
  • GUTS
  • MILK
  • TEA

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