CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #20
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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GRAINS

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ROYAL AND NOBLE TITLES

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UNIVERSITIES

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BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR WINNERS

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YELLOW GROUP

GRAINS

BARLEY|OAT|RYE|SPELT

GREEN GROUP

ROYAL AND NOBLE TITLES

BARON|EARL|KING|PRINCE

BLUE GROUP

UNIVERSITIES

BROWN|DUKE|HOWARD|RICE

PURPLE GROUP

BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR WINNERS

BONG|FORD|LEE|STONE

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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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