CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #936
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

WRITE

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

SHTICK

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

BENCHMARK

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

VEGETABLES MINUS STARTING LETTER

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YELLOW GROUP

WRITE

JOT|LOG|NOTE|RECORD

GREEN GROUP

SHTICK

BIT|GAG|NUMBER|ROUTINE

BLUE GROUP

BENCHMARK

BAR|EXAMPLE|METRIC|STANDARD

PURPLE GROUP

VEGETABLES MINUS STARTING LETTER

ALE|EEK|HIVE|QUASH

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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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