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Puzzle #688
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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COOKING CONCOCTIONS

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SEEN ON A TABLE AT A DINNER PARTY

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THINGS TO CLIMB

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WHAT "DIAMOND" CAN REFER TO

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YELLOW GROUP

COOKING CONCOCTIONS

BATTER|DOUGH|MIXTURE|PASTE

GREEN GROUP

SEEN ON A TABLE AT A DINNER PARTY

CANDLESTICK|PITCHER|PLACEMAT|PLATE

BLUE GROUP

THINGS TO CLIMB

LADDER|MOUNTAIN|ROPE|TREE

PURPLE GROUP

WHAT "DIAMOND" CAN REFER TO

GEMSTONE|INFIELD|RHOMBUS|SUIT

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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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