CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #257
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PROCESSION

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

SHADES OF GREEN

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WHAT “BLUE” MIGHT MEAN

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS WITH SPINES

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YELLOW GROUP

PROCESSION

CARAVAN|FLEET|PARADE|TRAIN

GREEN GROUP

SHADES OF GREEN

OLIVE|FOREST|LIME|MINT

BLUE GROUP

WHAT “BLUE” MIGHT MEAN

DEMOCRATIC|EROTIC|NOBLE|SAD

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS WITH SPINES

BOOK|CACTUS|HEDGEHOG|SKELETON

ABOUT THE GAME

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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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