CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #981
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

KNEE-SLAPPER

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

HOMOPHONES

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

SOUNDS A CHICKEN MAKES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

STRESS RESPONSES

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

KNEE-SLAPPER

HOOT|LAUGH|RIOT|SCREAM

GREEN GROUP

HOMOPHONES

DO|DOE|DOH|DOUGH

BLUE GROUP

SOUNDS A CHICKEN MAKES

BUCK|CACKLE|CLUCK|SQUAWK

PURPLE GROUP

STRESS RESPONSES

FAWN|FIGHT|FLIGHT|FREEZE

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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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