CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #255
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PESTERS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

TONY WINNERS FOR BEST MUSICAL

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

THEY HAVE KEYS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

SCHOOL OF ___

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YELLOW GROUP

PESTERS

BADGERS|BUGS|HOUNDS|NAGS

GREEN GROUP

TONY WINNERS FOR BEST MUSICAL

ANNIE|CABARET|CATS|COMPANY

BLUE GROUP

THEY HAVE KEYS

COMPUTER|PIANO|SUPER|TESTS

PURPLE GROUP

SCHOOL OF ___

FISH|HARD KNOCKS|ROCK|THOUGHT

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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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