CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #55
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

CLASSIC TOYS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

WORDS WITH THREE G’S

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

SHAKESPEARE CHARACTERS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

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YELLOW GROUP

CLASSIC TOYS

BLOCKS|DOLL|TOP|YO-YO

GREEN GROUP

WORDS WITH THREE G’S

BAGGAGE|EGGNOG|GIGGLE|LEGGINGS

BLUE GROUP

SHAKESPEARE CHARACTERS

DUNCAN|JULIET|PUCK|VIOLA

PURPLE GROUP

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FISH|HOCKEY|MEMORY|SELFIE

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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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