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Puzzle #253
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
USED IN BUILDING A FIRE
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THE CONNECTION
MESS UP
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THE CONNECTION
WORKSHOP TOOLS
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THE CONNECTION
PARTS OF A DOOR
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YELLOW GROUP
USED IN BUILDING A FIREKINDLING|LOG|MATCH|TINDER
GREEN GROUP
MESS UPBLOW|BUMBLE|FLUFF|SPOIL
BLUE GROUP
WORKSHOP TOOLSDRILL|GRINDER|ROUTER|SAW
PURPLE GROUP
PARTS OF A DOORFRAME|HANDLE|HINGE|LOCK
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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.