CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #601
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

TINT

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

COMPONENTS OF A MYSTERY

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

TAKE ISSUE WITH

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

STRIKE A ___

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YELLOW GROUP

TINT

HUE|SHADE|TINGE|TONE

GREEN GROUP

COMPONENTS OF A MYSTERY

ALIBI|CLUE|DETECTIVE|SUSPECT

BLUE GROUP

TAKE ISSUE WITH

CONTEST|CHALLENGE|DISPUTE|QUESTION

PURPLE GROUP

STRIKE A ___

CHORD|DEAL|MATCH|POSE

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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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