CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #550
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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THINGS THAT SOUND LIKE "T"

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OBJECTS WITH TEETH

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MILD OATHS

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PARTS OF A RIVER

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YELLOW GROUP

THINGS THAT SOUND LIKE "T"

TEA|TEE (GOLF)|TEE (SHIRT)|TI (MUSICAL NOTE)

GREEN GROUP

OBJECTS WITH TEETH

COMB|GEAR|SAW|ZIPPER

BLUE GROUP

MILD OATHS

FUDGE|GEEZ|NUTS|RATS

PURPLE GROUP

PARTS OF A RIVER

BANK|BED|DELTA|MOUTH

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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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