CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #258
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS

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WIN + LETTER

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PARTS OF FRUIT YOU MIGHT NOT EAT

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

WEIGHTS IN BOXING

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YELLOW GROUP

MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS

FACTORY|MILL|PLANT|SHOP

GREEN GROUP

WIN + LETTER

WIND|WINE|WING|WINK

BLUE GROUP

PARTS OF FRUIT YOU MIGHT NOT EAT

CORE|RIND|SEED|STEM

PURPLE GROUP

WEIGHTS IN BOXING

FEATHER|HEAVY|LIGHT|MIDDLE

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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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