CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #407
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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REALM OF EXPERTISE

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

USED TO REDIRECT TRAFFIC

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

FOOD ___

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YELLOW GROUP

REALM OF EXPERTISE

AREA|DOMAIN|FIELD|SPHERE

GREEN GROUP

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

FIDDLE|HORN|RECORDER|TRIANGLE

BLUE GROUP

USED TO REDIRECT TRAFFIC

BARRIER|CONE|FLAG|FLARE

PURPLE GROUP

FOOD ___

CHAIN|FIGHT|PROCESSOR|PYRAMID

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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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