CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #437
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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COVER WITH A THICK LAYER

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS THAT ARE INFLATED

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

KINDS OF CHARTS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

CLASSIC COCKTAIL TYPES

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YELLOW GROUP

COVER WITH A THICK LAYER

CAKE|COAT|PLASTER|SMEAR

GREEN GROUP

THINGS THAT ARE INFLATED

BALLOON|BASKETBALL|FLOATIE|TIRE

BLUE GROUP

KINDS OF CHARTS

BAR|BUBBLE|LINE|PIE

PURPLE GROUP

CLASSIC COCKTAIL TYPES

FIZZ|PUNCH|SLING|SOUR

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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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