Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Aug. 17, #798

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 17, #798.

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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is a real tough one. Do you still send letters? If you do, you might have a leg up on the green category. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

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Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group, to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Not far away.

Green group hint: Drop it in the post.

Blue group hint: Pull and closed are other options.

Purple group hint: Vital for journalists.

Answers for today’s Connections groups

Yellow group: Conveniently located.

Green group: Needs for sending a letter.

Blue group: Words on a door.

Purple group: First Amendment freedoms.

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What are today’s Connections answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is conveniently located. The four answers are accessible, close, handy and nearby.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is needs for sending a letter. The four answers are address, envelope, name and stamp.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is words on a door. The four answers are exit, open, push and welcome.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is First Amendment freedoms. The four answers are assembly, petition, press and speech.