NYT Connections #1218 hints and answers
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Four verbs for making something work for you
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Near-synonyms: verbs about bringing a tool, skill, or resource into action. The most straightforward grouping on the board.
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One of the four: UTILIZE
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PUT TO USE: APPLY, HARNESS, UTILIZE, WIELD
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What the mailbox brings around the first
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Recurring household services you pay for on a regular cycle — hookups and connections, not one-time purchases.
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One of the four: ELECTRICITY
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MONTHLY BILLS: CABLE, ELECTRICITY, INTERNET, PHONE
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Open the little door by the passenger's knees
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Stuff stashed in a car's dashboard bin: paperwork, cold-weather gear, something for finding your way.
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One of the four: ICE SCRAPER
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THINGS YOU MIGHT FIND IN A GLOVE COMPARTMENT: GLOVES, ICE SCRAPER, MAP, REGISTRATION
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Each one finishes with a clever little scheme
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Ignore what these words mean; each closes with a hidden synonym for a crafty maneuver or sly plan.
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One of the four: PATRICK
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ENDING IN GAMBITS: EMPLOY, PATRICK, PERUSE, SYNTACTIC
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