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Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #945) - today's words

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Today's NYT Connections words are…

• HALTER
• DRAIN
• BIT
• DROP
• CROP
• PACK
• TANK
• CREW
• BASIN
• CRATER
• STOPPER
• BAND
• CRASH
• SADDLE
• TEAM
• FAUCET

NYT Connections today (game #945) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Collection
• GREEN: Dive
• BLUE: Sanitary fittings
• PURPLE: Used while horse-riding

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

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NYT Connections today (game #945) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: GROUP
• GREEN: PLUNGE
• BLUE: PARTS OF A SINK
• PURPLE: EQUESTRIAN GEAR

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #945) - the answers

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The answers to today's Connections, game #945, are…

• YELLOW: GROUP BAND, CREW, PACK, TEAM
• GREEN: PLUNGE CRASH, CRATER, DROP, TANK