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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #554
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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TYPES OF RADIO

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KINDS OF PLAY FIGHTS

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SNACK CAKES

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CLASSIC JOKE STAPLES

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YELLOW GROUP

TYPES OF RADIO

AM|HAM|SATELLITE|WALKIE-TALKIE

GREEN GROUP

KINDS OF PLAY FIGHTS

FOOD|PILLOW|SNOWBALL|WATER BALLOON

BLUE GROUP

SNACK CAKES

DEVIL DOG|DING DONG|HOHO|YODEL

PURPLE GROUP

CLASSIC JOKE STAPLES

BAR|CHICKEN|KNOCK-KNOCK|LIGHT BULB

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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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