CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #34
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PLEASANT SMELLS

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MUSIC GENRES

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ROCK PAPER SCISSORS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

MALE ANIMALS

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YELLOW GROUP

PLEASANT SMELLS

AROMA|BOUQUET|FRAGRANCE|SCENT

GREEN GROUP

MUSIC GENRES

BLUES|COUNTRY|FUNK|SOUL

BLUE GROUP

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS

PAPER|ROCK|SCISSORS|SHOOT

PURPLE GROUP

MALE ANIMALS

BOAR|BUCK|BULL|JACK

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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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