CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #440
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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HEARSAY

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

MOVE STEALTHILY

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

ENDING WITH CHEMICAL ELEMENTS

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

HEARSAY

RUMBLING|SPECULATION|TALK|WHISPERS

GREEN GROUP

MOVE STEALTHILY

CREEP|SLIP|STEAL|TIPTOE

BLUE GROUP

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES

BUDGET|ENTERPRISE|NATIONAL|THRIFTY

PURPLE GROUP

ENDING WITH CHEMICAL ELEMENTS

ENVIRON|JARGON|LATIN|PLEAD

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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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