CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #399
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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SLENDER PROJECTIONS

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CONDITIONS FOR COLLECTIBLES

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PROFESSION

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WORDS BEFORE “NUT”

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YELLOW GROUP

SLENDER PROJECTIONS

POINT|PRONG|TINE|TIP

GREEN GROUP

CONDITIONS FOR COLLECTIBLES

FAIR|FINE|GOOD|MINT

BLUE GROUP

PROFESSION

BUSINESS|FIELD|LINE|TRADE

PURPLE GROUP

WORDS BEFORE “NUT”

BRAZIL|BUTTER|DOUGH|PINE

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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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