CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1117
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

THEY IMPERSONATE OTHER THINGS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

OLD-TIMEY NAMES FOR THINGS WE STILL USE

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTING WITH NICKNAMES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTING WITH SPORTS VENUES

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YELLOW GROUP

THEY IMPERSONATE OTHER THINGS

COPYCAT|MIME|MOCKINGBIRD|T-1000

GREEN GROUP

OLD-TIMEY NAMES FOR THINGS WE STILL USE

LOOKING GLASS|SPECTACLES|TALKIE|WATER CLOSET

BLUE GROUP

STARTING WITH NICKNAMES

BILLY GOAT|DAN DAN NOODLES|RICH TEXT|TOM-TOM

PURPLE GROUP

STARTING WITH SPORTS VENUES

COURT JESTER|DIAMOND RING|FIELD MOUSE|TRACK RECORD

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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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