CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #619
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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STRUCTURES BY THE SHORE

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SMALL IMPERFECTION

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SOUNDS A CUCKOO CLOCK MAKES

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YELLOW GROUP

STRUCTURES BY THE SHORE

BOARDWALK|DOCK|LIGHTHOUSE|WHARF

GREEN GROUP

SMALL IMPERFECTION

DENT|DING|NICK|SCRATCH

BLUE GROUP

SOUNDS A CUCKOO CLOCK MAKES

CHIME|CUCKOO|TICK|TOCK

PURPLE GROUP

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COCK|MOCK|PIG|PONY

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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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