CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #605
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PARTS OF A COMPENSATION PACKAGE

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INDICATION

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THINGS TO DO WITH A DECK OF CARDS

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WHAT “BILL” MIGHT REFER TO

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YELLOW GROUP

PARTS OF A COMPENSATION PACKAGE

BONUS|INSURANCE|SALARY|VACATION

GREEN GROUP

INDICATION

FLAG|GIVEAWAY|SIGN|TELL

BLUE GROUP

THINGS TO DO WITH A DECK OF CARDS

CUT|DEAL|FAN|SHUFFLE

PURPLE GROUP

WHAT “BILL” MIGHT REFER TO

BANKNOTE|BEAK|INVOICE|WILLIAM

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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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