CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1169
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE THINGS

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DOUBLE VOWELS

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MADE WITH POTATOES

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HOUSEHOLD STAIN REMOVERS

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YELLOW GROUP

POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE THINGS

POWDER KEG|TIME BOMB|TINDERBOX|VOLCANO

GREEN GROUP

DOUBLE VOWELS

ANTIFREEZE|BAZAAR|SKIING|VACUUM

BLUE GROUP

MADE WITH POTATOES

HOME FRIES|POTATO BATTERY|VISCHYSSOISE|VODKA

PURPLE GROUP

HOUSEHOLD STAIN REMOVERS

BAKING SODA|CLUB SODA|HYDROGEN PEROXIDE|VINEGAR

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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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