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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #966
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PUBLICIZE

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

KINDS OF SHOES

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

ANTHEM

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLUS STARTING LETTER

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

PUBLICIZE

BOOST|HYPE|PITCH|PLUG

GREEN GROUP

KINDS OF SHOES

CLOG|FLAT|MULE|WEDGE

BLUE GROUP

ANTHEM

BANGER|BOP|HEATER|JAM

PURPLE GROUP

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLUS STARTING LETTER

GLUTE|MORGAN|SHARP|THORN

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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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