‘Connections’ Hints and Answers for NYT's Tricky Word Game on Friday, September 29

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 the NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #110 on Friday, September 29, 2023.

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If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Friday'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 the NYT Connections Categories on Friday, September 29

1. Crucial
2. Materials
3. They have a shared surname
4. One word could be a synonym for each of the four (seemingly unrelated) words in this category

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Connections Game Answers for Friday, September 29, 2023:

1. VERY IMPORTANT: CENTRAL, CRITICAL, KEY, VITAL
2. RECYCLING CATEGORIES: GLASS, METAL, PAPER, PLASTIC
3. HUDSONS: HENRY, JENNIFER, KATE, ROCK
4. WHAT "BEAT" MAY MEAN: ASSIGNMENT, DEFEAT, TEMPO, TIRED

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