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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #254
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
PARTY POOPER
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THE CONNECTION
MUSICAL SECTIONS
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THE CONNECTION
BIT OF LIQUID
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THE CONNECTION
VEGETABLE HOMOPHONES
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
PARTY POOPERBORE|DRAG|DRIP|DUD
GREEN GROUP
MUSICAL SECTIONSBRASS|RHYTHM|STRING|WIND
BLUE GROUP
BIT OF LIQUIDBEAD|DROP|GLOB|TEAR
PURPLE GROUP
VEGETABLE HOMOPHONESBEAT|CHARRED|LEAK|PEE
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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.