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Puzzle #409
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
JOKE AROUND WITH
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THE CONNECTION
POULTRY CUTS
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THE CONNECTION
BABY ANIMALS
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THE CONNECTION
PUSH THROUGH A CROWD
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
JOKE AROUND WITHKID|RAZZ|RIB|TEASE
GREEN GROUP
POULTRY CUTSBREAST|TENDER|THIGH|WING
BLUE GROUP
BABY ANIMALSCALF|CUB|FAWN|KIT
PURPLE GROUP
PUSH THROUGH A CROWDBARGE|JOSTLE|MUSCLE|SHOULDER
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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.