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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #1117
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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THE CONNECTION
THEY IMPERSONATE OTHER THINGS
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THE CONNECTION
OLD-TIMEY NAMES FOR THINGS WE STILL USE
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THE CONNECTION
STARTING WITH NICKNAMES
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THE CONNECTION
STARTING WITH SPORTS VENUES
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YELLOW GROUP
THEY IMPERSONATE OTHER THINGSCOPYCAT|MIME|MOCKINGBIRD|T-1000
GREEN GROUP
OLD-TIMEY NAMES FOR THINGS WE STILL USELOOKING GLASS|SPECTACLES|TALKIE|WATER CLOSET
BLUE GROUP
STARTING WITH NICKNAMESBILLY GOAT|DAN DAN NOODLES|RICH TEXT|TOM-TOM
PURPLE GROUP
STARTING WITH SPORTS VENUESCOURT 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.