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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #305
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
HAIRCUTS, WITH “CUT”
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THE CONNECTION
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
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THE CONNECTION
WATER AND GAS CONDUITS
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THE CONNECTION
FAST FOOD MASCOTS
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YELLOW GROUP
HAIRCUTS, WITH “CUT”BOWL|BUZZ|CREW|PIXIE
GREEN GROUP
MEASURING INSTRUMENTSCOMPASS|RULER|SCALE|WATCH
BLUE GROUP
WATER AND GAS CONDUITSCHANNEL|LINE|MAIN|PIPE
PURPLE GROUP
FAST FOOD MASCOTSCLOWN|COLONEL|KING|MERMAID
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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.