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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #241
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
SEA CREATURES
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THE CONNECTION
BASIC TWO-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES
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THE CONNECTION
BOXING MANEUVERS
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THE CONNECTION
FANCY ___
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
SEA CREATURESCRAB|RAY|SPONGE|SQUID
GREEN GROUP
BASIC TWO-DIMENSIONAL SHAPESCIRCLE|DIAMOND|SQUARE|TRIANGLE
BLUE GROUP
BOXING MANEUVERSBOB|CROSS|HOOK|WEAVE
PURPLE GROUP
FANCY ___FEAST|FREE|PANTS|THAT
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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.