Editor’s note: Wyna Liu, a Connections editor, answered reader questions about the game in the comments section of this article. Welcome to today’s Connections forum, where you can give and receive puzzle — and emotional — support. Be warned: This article contains hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle. Solve Connections first, or scroll at your own risk. Post your solve grid in the comments and see how your score compares with the editor’s rating, and one another’s.

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Persons: Wyna Liu