CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #421
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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SURVIVE

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KINDS OF GREETING CARDS

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ARE WE CLEAR?

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

WORDS AFTER “EYE”

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YELLOW GROUP

SURVIVE

GET BY|HACK IT|MAKE DO|MANAGE

GREEN GROUP

KINDS OF GREETING CARDS

BIRTHDAY|CONGRATULATIONS|GET WELL|THANK YOU

BLUE GROUP

ARE WE CLEAR?

CAPISCE|GET IT|SEE|UNDERSTAND

PURPLE GROUP

WORDS AFTER “EYE”

CANDY|CONTACT|SHADOW|WITNESS

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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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