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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #1040
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
TEASE
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THE CONNECTION
THERMOSTAT SETTINGS
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THE CONNECTION
FEATURES OF A CATWOMAN COSTUME
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THE CONNECTION
TRAINING ___
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
TEASENEEDLE|RIB|RIDE|ROAST
GREEN GROUP
THERMOSTAT SETTINGSAUTO|COOL|FAN|HEAT
BLUE GROUP
FEATURES OF A CATWOMAN COSTUMEBODYSUIT|CLAWS|MASK|WHIP
PURPLE GROUP
TRAINING ___BRA|CAMP|DAY|WHEELS
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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.