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Looking for clues for today’s Connections answers?

Spoilers lie ahead for Connections #562.

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Only read on if you want to know today’s Connections answers.

Alternatively, visit ourhow to play NYT Connectionsguide for tips on how to solve the puzzle without our help.

Then, imagine multiple letters and do some musical math.

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Today’s Connections answers

So, what are today’s Connections answers for game #562?

Drumroll, hey…

Today’s clues started with an absurdly easy reference to The Wizard of Oz.

Most people will figure this out quickly before moving to other categories.

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Yesterday’s Connections answers

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But that meant the pressure was on to figure out the more difficult categories.

Once I brainstormed other uses for V, then Boat, Crew, and Scoop stood out.

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That left blue as today’s rote fill with Grand, K, M, and Thou.

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