CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1034
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PEPPERS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS THAT POP UP

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

DESCRIPTORS FOR SWISS CHEESE

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

BLUE CHARACTERS

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YELLOW GROUP

PEPPERS

BELL PEPPER|CAROLINA REAPER|CHIPOTLE|PEPPERONCINO

GREEN GROUP

THINGS THAT POP UP

EJECTOR SEAT|JACK-IN-THE-BOX|POP-UP BOOK|TOASTER

BLUE GROUP

DESCRIPTORS FOR SWISS CHEESE

FIRM|HOLEY|NUTTY|SWISS

PURPLE GROUP

BLUE CHARACTERS

BLUE|GENIE|GONZO|SONIC

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Connections asks you to sort sixteen words into four groups with a shared connection. Some words can fit more than one idea.

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