NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Thursday, October 17

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #494 on Thursday, October 17 , 2024 .

If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Thursday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

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Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Thursday, October 17

1. These outdoor spaces all have something in common.
2. To manage (or respond) to something.
3. Well-known titles that are missing a key letter.
4. The words in this category precede a three-letter term that's related to the justice system.

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Thursday, October 17, 2024:

1. GRASSY AREA : GREEN, LAWN, PARK, YARD
2. DEAL WITH: ADDRESS, ANSWER, FIELD, HANDLE
3. MOVIES WITH "S" REMOVED : CAR, GOODFELLA, JAW, SWINGER
4. _____ LAW : CRIMINAL, HARVARD, LEMON, NATURAL

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