‘Connections’ Hints and Answers for NYT's Tricky Word-Grouping Game on Thursday, August 31

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of the NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #81 on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

The New York Times game resets every day at midnight, and some puzzles are more challenging than others.

I thought today's puzzle was easier than others this week. It was a breath of fresh air, honestly. That being said, if you're having trouble with Thursday's puzzle, don't worry—it's not just you. Let's give some hints to see if that helps before revealing the answers.

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Hints About Each NYT Connections Category on Thursday, August 31

1. Damage

2. They share a common second word

3. Accurate

4. Type of food

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Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

Connections Answers for Thursday, August 31, 2023: Mar, ____ Jack, Response to a Correct Answer, Appetizer Unit

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Specifically, here are the words in each New York Times' Connections category:

1. Mar: Chip, Ding, Nick, Scratch

2. ____ Jack: Apple, Cracker, Flap, Lumber

3. Response to a Correct Answer: Bingo, Correct, Right, Yes

4. Appetizer Unit: Fry, Nacho, Popper, Wing

How'd you do?

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