CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #581
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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FABRICATION

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WOO

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CLASSIC ATARI GAMES

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THINGS FEATURING TAILS

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YELLOW GROUP

FABRICATION

FAIRY TALE|FANTASY|FICTION|INVENTION

GREEN GROUP

WOO

CHARM|COURT|PURSUE|ROMANCE

BLUE GROUP

CLASSIC ATARI GAMES

ASTEROIDS|BREAKOUT|CENTIPEDE|DEFENDER

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS FEATURING TAILS

COIN TOSS|COMETS|DRESS COAT|SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

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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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