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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #299
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
PIECES OF FURNITURE
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THE CONNECTION
CARRY, AS A FEELING
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THE CONNECTION
WINE TASTING DESCRIPTORS
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THE CONNECTION
STARTING WITH METALS
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YELLOW GROUP
PIECES OF FURNITUREBED|CHAIR|COUCH|TABLE
GREEN GROUP
CARRY, AS A FEELINGBEAR|HARBOR|HOLD|MAINTAIN
BLUE GROUP
WINE TASTING DESCRIPTORSBALANCED|DRY|FULL|SWEET
PURPLE GROUP
STARTING WITH METALSGOLDILOCKS|IRONIC|LEADERSHIP|TINDER
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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.