CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #942
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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BIT OF A RESPONSE TO STRONG EMOTIONS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

BREAK THE RULES

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FIRST-CLASS LEVERS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTING WITH CANDY BARS

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

BIT OF A RESPONSE TO STRONG EMOTIONS

CHILL|GOOSEBUMP|SHIVER|TINGLE

GREEN GROUP

BREAK THE RULES

JAYWALK|LITTER|LOITER|SPEED

BLUE GROUP

FIRST-CLASS LEVERS

CLOTHESPIN|CROWBAR|SCISSORS|SEESAW

PURPLE GROUP

STARTING WITH CANDY BARS

AEROPLANE|DOVETAIL|HEATHERS|MARSALA

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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