CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #689
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PARTS OF A SHOE

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

ACCOMMODATION

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REPUTATION

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ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “YUCK”

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YELLOW GROUP

PARTS OF A SHOE

HEEL|SOLE|TONGUE|UPPER

GREEN GROUP

ACCOMMODATION

CAPACITY|CHAIRS|ROOM|SEATING

BLUE GROUP

REPUTATION

FACE|IMAGE|REGARD|STANDING

PURPLE GROUP

ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “YUCK”

DYNASTY|ENGROSS|GIMMICK|MILDEW

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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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