NYT Connections #1175 hints and answers
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A mechanic's flashlight sweeps over these.
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Four components found in a vehicle's front compartment, handling power, cooling, and motion.
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One of the four: ALTERNATOR
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UNDER THE HOOD OF A CAR: ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, ENGINE, RADIATOR
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Order the starter; the menu lists four styles.
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Varieties of a leafy dish listed on restaurant menus, usually served with a dressing.
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One of the four: WEDGE
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KINDS OF SALAD: CHOPPED, GREEK, HOUSE, WEDGE
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Typists press these without producing any text.
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Four buttons on a computer typing board that issue commands instead of characters.
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One of the four: ESCAPE
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KEYBOARD KEYS: CONTROL, ESCAPE, SHIFT, SPACE
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Old myth names lurk at the front.
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Each word opens with a figure from ancient mythology, then continues into something unrelated.
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One of the four: HYDRANT
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STARTING WITH FIGURES FROM GREEK MYTH: AT LAST, HERALD, HYDRANT, TRITONE
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