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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #623
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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RUB TOGETHER

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WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD

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BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS

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PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED

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YELLOW GROUP

RUB TOGETHER

GNASH|GRATE|GRIND|SCRAPE

GREEN GROUP

WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD

CAN|FERMENT|FREEZE|PICKLE

BLUE GROUP

BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS

BUTTER|HOT SAUCE|JAM|SYRUP

PURPLE GROUP

PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED

BEANS|GUTS|MILK|TEA

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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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