CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #978
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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DOWNRIGHT

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PENNANT

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CIGARETTE BRANDS

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HOMOPHONES OF WAYS TO GET SMALLER

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YELLOW GROUP

DOWNRIGHT

PURE|SHEER|STARK|UTTER

GREEN GROUP

PENNANT

BANNER|COLORS|FLAG|STANDARD

BLUE GROUP

CIGARETTE BRANDS

CAMEL|KENT|PARLIAMENT|SALEM

PURPLE GROUP

HOMOPHONES OF WAYS TO GET SMALLER

LESSON|RESEED|SYNC|WAYNE

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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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