CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #772
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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SASSINESS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

MITIGATE

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

PATTERNS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

___ PIE

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YELLOW GROUP

SASSINESS

ATTITUDE|CHEEK|LIP|MOUTH

GREEN GROUP

MITIGATE

CUSHION|DAMPEN|SOFTEN|TEMPER

BLUE GROUP

PATTERNS

CAMO|CHECKERS|HONEYCOMB|STRIPES

PURPLE GROUP

___ PIE

CHESS|CUTIE|HUMBLE|WHOOPIE

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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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