<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>NYT Connections puzzle game #736 provides words like SHIPSHAPE, INANIMATE, CARBON, ROD, GLASS, WOODEN, BRACKET, GARNISH, BUSBOY, TRAINEE, FLAT, STRAW, BLANK, HOOK, COASTER, and CURTAIN for grouping.</li><li>Hints include categories like no emotion, hang on, bartender accoutrements, and methods of transportation.</li><li>Answers consist of groups such as EXPRESSIONLESS BLANK, FLAT, INANIMATE, WOODEN; DRAPERY HANGING ITEMS BRACKET, CURTAIN, HOOK, ROD; WHAT A DRINK IS SERVED WITH COASTER, GARNISH, GLASS, STRAW; and STARTING WITH METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION BUSBOY, CARBON, SHIPSHAPE, TRAINEE.</li><li>The difficulty level is rated hard with the author making 2 mistakes and mentioning reliance on lucky guesses for progress.</li></ul>

NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, June 16 (game #736)

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