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NYT Connections Puzzle 1045: Slow Walks & Bond Bags

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Cracking the New York Times Connections Puzzle: A Daily Brain Teaser

This podcast episode delves into the popular New York Times Connections puzzle, specifically number 1045 from April 21, 2026. The puzzle, known for its wordplay and category-based challenges, has even seasoned puzzle solvers stumped. The episode explores the four hidden groups of four words each, ranging from everyday lingo to pop culture references. The Connections puzzle, similar to Wordle, offers a satisfying challenge that can be enjoyed during commutes or coffee breaks. The episode reveals the solutions, including ways to walk slow, nonsense words, bag styles, and James Bond film titles.

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NYT Connections Puzzle 1045: Slow Walks & Bond Bags

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NYT Connections Puzzle 1045: Slow Walks & Bond Bags. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 21st. I'm Corey with the story. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, driven by AI and built for the culture. Struggling with today's New York Times Connections puzzle number, a 1045 from Tuesday, April 21st, 2026? You're in good company, as these brain teasers mix wordplay and categories that trip up even the sharpest minds. The game drops four hitting groups of four words each, and today's mix draws from everyday lingo to pop culture nods, keeping players guessing to the end. Fans love how connections builds daily habits, much like wortle with that satisfying grid light up when you crack a right perfect, for commutes or coffee breaks. Diving into the solutions, one group covers ways to walk slow, breeze, mosey, stroll, and waltz. Another calls out nonsense like baloney, bilge, bull, and bunk. Fans get their shine with crossbody, hobo, messenger, and saddle styles, while the last nods to James Bond flicks starting with gold, moon, octopus, and thunder now go

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