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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #971
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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THE CONNECTION
ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATION
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THE CONNECTION
THINGS WITH STRIPES
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THE CONNECTION
WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMES
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THE CONNECTION
HOMOPHONES OF GREETINGS
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YELLOW GROUP
ITEMS AT A COFFEE STATIONCUP|LID|STIRRER|STRAW
GREEN GROUP
THINGS WITH STRIPESCANDY CANE|CROSSWALK|REFEREE|TIGER
BLUE GROUP
WORDS BEFORE "FLY" IN INSECT NAMESBUTTER|DRAGON|FIRE|HORSE
PURPLE GROUP
HOMOPHONES OF GREETINGSCHOW|HAY|HIGH|YEOH
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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.