NYT Connections #1215 hints and answers
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A good citizen does what the sign says.
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All four are verbs meaning to obey or pay attention to — think warnings and traffic signs.
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One of the four: HEEDS
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FOLLOWS, AS RULES: HEEDS, MINDS, REGARDS, RESPECTS
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Yesterday's record holder quietly loses the spotlight.
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Four verbs for doing better than a rival; one of them doubles as an astronomy term.
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One of the four: SURPASS
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OUTDO: BEST, ECLIPSE, SURPASS, TOP
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Two's company, but these always want one more.
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Each is traditionally counted out in the same small quantity, across sports, folklore, and old comedy.
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One of the four: STOOGES
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THINGS THAT COME IN THREES: CHEERS, STOOGES, STRIKES, WISHES
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Four leading men share a first name here.
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Chop the front off each and a famous screen actor's surname remains; all are namesakes.
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One of the four: THANKS
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ENDING IN ACTORS NAMED TOM: AUTOCRUISE, FOOLHARDY, MULHOLLAND, THANKS
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