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NYT Connections Winter edition

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Peridot1 · 03/11/2026 08:22

New thread as old one is full. Will delete this if someone has started already.

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Waitingforlongerdays · 05/11/2026 07:14

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Peridot1 · 05/11/2026 07:29

Haven’t had one of these in a while.

Wordle 1,965 2/6

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Original poster
Peridot1 · 05/11/2026 07:37

Just noticed I posted my Wordle score on wrong thread! 🙄

Anyway.

Google was needed. PBD.

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HoldMyWine · 05/11/2026 07:53

Yes I got blue as I needed Google two of the words, PBD. Snap again @Peridot1
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CountingCrones · 05/11/2026 08:47

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I got Wordle in two today as well, Peridot - I bet we have the same starting word.

goldtrap · 05/11/2026 09:12

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I was on the right lines with the purple connection but just didn't give it enough time. So I will have to say - PBD

HoldMyWine · 05/11/2026 09:20

CountingCrones · 05/11/2026 08:47

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I got Wordle in two today as well, Peridot - I bet we have the same starting word.

So did I!

herdiegirl · 05/11/2026 09:38

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Merluzzo · 05/11/2026 11:02

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HelloMist · 05/11/2026 11:10

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Used hints with one life left

Shinyhappyapple · 05/11/2026 15:12

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Used hints for yellow and purple

LifeOfBriony · 05/11/2026 20:41

Googled a couple of words which got me blue first. Green was too easy. Lightbulb moment for yellow then PBD.

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OrsolaRosso · 05/11/2026 22:34

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WintersFrog · 06/11/2026 05:51

Found it easy today for a change
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WhatICallMyUsername · 06/11/2026 06:43

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WingBingo · 06/11/2026 07:06

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Merluzzo · 06/11/2026 07:16

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Waitingforlongerdays · 06/11/2026 07:29

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HoldMyWine · 06/11/2026 07:40

Flying over the Indian Ocean
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Peridot1 · 06/11/2026 07:48

About to fly from rainy Dublin back to UK. Not quite the same ring to it @HoldMyWine!

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goldtrap · 06/11/2026 08:37

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Didn't know 2 of purple but got the connection. (Not flying anywhere!)

herdiegirl · 06/11/2026 10:16

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HelloMist · 06/11/2026 10:41

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No default.

Cavalierorwhat · 06/11/2026 12:04

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wish I was flying!

CountingCrones · 06/11/2026 15:49

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