CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #236
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

TIME OFF

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

FEATURES OF A BELT

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

HOMOPHONES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

___WOOD

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YELLOW GROUP

TIME OFF

BREAK|HOLIDAY|LEAVE|RECESS

GREEN GROUP

FEATURES OF A BELT

BUCKLE|HOLE|LOOP|STRAP

BLUE GROUP

HOMOPHONES

HOLEY|HOLI|HOLY|WHOLLY

PURPLE GROUP

___WOOD

DOG|DRIFT|HOLLY|SANDAL

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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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