CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #32
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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SHOE PARTS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

BOARD GAMES

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

FICTIONAL SPIES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

RUBBER ___

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YELLOW GROUP

SHOE PARTS

HEEL|LACE|SOLE|TONGUE

GREEN GROUP

BOARD GAMES

CLUE|RISK|SORRY|TROUBLE

BLUE GROUP

FICTIONAL SPIES

BOND|HUNT|RYAN|SMART

PURPLE GROUP

RUBBER ___

BAND|CEMENT|DUCKIE|SOUL

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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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