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Puzzle #440
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
HEARSAY
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THE CONNECTION
MOVE STEALTHILY
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THE CONNECTION
CAR RENTAL COMPANIES
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THE CONNECTION
ENDING WITH CHEMICAL ELEMENTS
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YELLOW GROUP
HEARSAYRUMBLING|SPECULATION|TALK|WHISPERS
GREEN GROUP
MOVE STEALTHILYCREEP|SLIP|STEAL|TIPTOE
BLUE GROUP
CAR RENTAL COMPANIESBUDGET|ENTERPRISE|NATIONAL|THRIFTY
PURPLE GROUP
ENDING WITH CHEMICAL ELEMENTSENVIRON|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.