If you aren’t quite getting through the marathon that is today’s Connections puzzle, you may be here for some hints to help you see the end of it. There are plenty of ups and downs and potential pitfalls in this one, including a huge misdirect that definitely got me. The editor team definitely knew what they were doing with that one, and it took me by surprise when I saw that it wasn’t an answer. However, now I know, and I can help you avoid that one as well.