CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #600
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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STORAGE CONTAINERS

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SCHNOZZ

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ONES WITH DISCERNING TASTES

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STARTS OF SWIMMING STROKES

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YELLOW GROUP

STORAGE CONTAINERS

CASE|CHEST|CRATE|TRUNK

GREEN GROUP

SCHNOZZ

BEAK|HONKER|SNOOT|SNOUT

BLUE GROUP

ONES WITH DISCERNING TASTES

CONNOISSEUR|CRITIC|EXPERT|SNOB

PURPLE GROUP

STARTS OF SWIMMING STROKES

BACK|BREAST|BUTTER|FREE

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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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