CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #260
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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BASIC TASTES

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STAND UP TO, AS A CHALLENGE

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

ILK

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

ART MOVEMENTS, WITH -ISM

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YELLOW GROUP

BASIC TASTES

BITTER|SALTY|SOUR|SWEET

GREEN GROUP

STAND UP TO, AS A CHALLENGE

BRAVE|CONFRONT|FACE|MEET

BLUE GROUP

ILK

KIND|SORT|TYPE|VARIETY

PURPLE GROUP

ART MOVEMENTS, WITH -ISM

EXPRESSION|MANNER|ROMANTIC|SURREAL

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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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