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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #209
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

STRONG SMELL

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

MOVE BACK AND FORTH

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

THINGS TO PICK

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

___ BALL

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

STRONG SMELL

FUNK|MUSK|ODOR|TANG

GREEN GROUP

MOVE BACK AND FORTH

ROCK|SWAY|SWING|WAVE

BLUE GROUP

THINGS TO PICK

AFRO|BONE|FIGHT|LOCK

PURPLE GROUP

___ BALL

CRYSTAL|DISCO|FOUL|GUTTER

ABOUT THE GAME

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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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