CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1026
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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SUPPORT

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OPPORTUNITY

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MALE ANIMALS

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ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS

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YELLOW GROUP

SUPPORT

BACK|CHAMPION|ENDORSE|SECOND

GREEN GROUP

OPPORTUNITY

CHANCE|MOMENT|OPENING|WINDOW

BLUE GROUP

MALE ANIMALS

BUCK|DRAKE|DRONE|STALLION

PURPLE GROUP

ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS

CARDI|EATER|MESON|MIGOS

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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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