CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #970
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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CULTURAL SYMBOLS OF THE U.S.

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COLLIDE WITH

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BLUE THINGS

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LEES OF HOLLYWOOD

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YELLOW GROUP

CULTURAL SYMBOLS OF THE U.S.

AMERICAN FLAG|APPLE PIE|BALD EAGLE|BASEBALL

GREEN GROUP

COLLIDE WITH

BUMP|BUTT|KNOCK|RAM

BLUE GROUP

BLUE THINGS

JEANS|LAPIS LAZULI|OCEAN|SKY

PURPLE GROUP

LEES OF HOLLYWOOD

ANG|BRUCE|CHRISTOPHER|SPIKE

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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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