NYT Connections #1195 hints and answers
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Big jobs finish in pieces, never all at once
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Each word names one discrete part of a longer sequence, as in a project or tournament
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One of the four: ROUND
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SEGMENT OF A PROCESS: PHASE, ROUND, STAGE, STEP
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Tasting tray at the brewery, plus the cheese
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Restaurant and bar terms for a mixed selection of small tastes served together
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One of the four: FLIGHT
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ASSORTMENTS OF FOOD/DRINK: FLIGHT, MEDLEY, PLATTER, SAMPLER
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Gate to gate, in strict order
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The ordered events of an air journey, from leaving the terminal to touching down
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One of the four: CRUISE
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PARTS OF A FLIGHT: BOARDING, CRUISE, LANDING, TAKEOFF
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Four halves, all waiting on the same partner
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Each pairs with one shared following word to form a container, a bedding cover, a typing style
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One of the four: PILLOW
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___CASE: BRIEF, PILLOW, STAIR, UPPER
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