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Puzzle #1051
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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SALAD INGREDIENTS

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CLASSIC FILMS

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"THE SIMPSONS" CHARACTERS

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ENDING IN NBA PLAYERS

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YELLOW GROUP

SALAD INGREDIENTS

RANCH DRESSING|RED ONION|ROASTED CHICKEN|ROMAINE LETTUCE

GREEN GROUP

CLASSIC FILMS

RAIN MAN|REAR WINDOW|RESERVOIR DOGS|ROMAN HOLIDAY

BLUE GROUP

"THE SIMPSONS" CHARACTERS

RADIOACTIVE MAN|RALPH WIGGUM|REVEREND LOVEJOY|ROD FLANDERS

PURPLE GROUP

ENDING IN NBA PLAYERS

RAGING BULL|REGINA KING|ROE BUCK|ROTARY CLIPPER

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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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