CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #585
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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BUYING AND SELLING

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

INSTALLED ON A WALL

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

SPY

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

___ RAT

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YELLOW GROUP

BUYING AND SELLING

BUSINESS|COMMERCE|MARKET|TRADE

GREEN GROUP

INSTALLED ON A WALL

BASEBOARD|OUTLET|SCONCE|SWITCH

BLUE GROUP

SPY

AGENT|ASSET|MOLE|PLANT

PURPLE GROUP

___ RAT

GYM|MALL|PACK|RUG

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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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