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Puzzle #176
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
UNIT OF BREAD
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THE CONNECTION
ASSURE, AS A WIN
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THE CONNECTION
SMALL IMPERFECTION
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THE CONNECTION
HEAD OF ___
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
UNIT OF BREADBAGUETTE|BUN|LOAF|ROLL
GREEN GROUP
ASSURE, AS A WINCLINCH|GUARANTEE|LOCK|SECURE
BLUE GROUP
SMALL IMPERFECTIONCHIP|MARK|NICK|SCRATCH
PURPLE GROUP
HEAD OF ___HAIR|LETTUCE|STATE|STEAM
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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.