CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #176
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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UNIT OF BREAD

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

ASSURE, AS A WIN

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

SMALL IMPERFECTION

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

HEAD OF ___

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YELLOW GROUP

UNIT OF BREAD

BAGUETTE|BUN|LOAF|ROLL

GREEN GROUP

ASSURE, AS A WIN

CLINCH|GUARANTEE|LOCK|SECURE

BLUE GROUP

SMALL IMPERFECTION

CHIP|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.

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