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Puzzle #73
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
FACIAL HAIR
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THE CONNECTION
BIKE PARTS
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THE CONNECTION
PURSUE
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THE CONNECTION
THINGS THAT ARE CAST
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
FACIAL HAIRBEARD|GOATEE|MUSTACHE|STUBBLE
GREEN GROUP
BIKE PARTSGEAR|HANDLEBAR|PEDAL|WHEEL
BLUE GROUP
PURSUEDOG|FOLLOW|TAIL|TRACK
PURPLE GROUP
THINGS THAT ARE CASTDOUBT|MOVIE|SHADOW|VOTE
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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.