CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #443
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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EXPLOSIVE SOUND

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CHILI PEPPER QUALITY

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CLASSIC BARBERSHOP SUPPLIES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

KINDS OF CARDS

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

EXPLOSIVE SOUND

BOOM|CRASH|ROAR|THUNDER

GREEN GROUP

CHILI PEPPER QUALITY

FIRE|HEAT|KICK|SPICE

BLUE GROUP

CLASSIC BARBERSHOP SUPPLIES

BRUSH|CAPE|CLIPPERS|GEL

PURPLE GROUP

KINDS OF CARDS

BASEBALL|MAGIC|SET|TAROT

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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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