CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1141
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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BABY MILESTONES

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OUTMODED CONSUMER TECH

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EXPRESSIONS FOR RAIN

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WHAT "SHELL" MIGHT REFER TO

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YELLOW GROUP

BABY MILESTONES

CRAWLING|FIRST WORDS|ROLLING OVER|SOLID FOOD

GREEN GROUP

OUTMODED CONSUMER TECH

BLACKBERRY|DISCMAN|DVD PLAYER|PLASMA TV

BLUE GROUP

EXPRESSIONS FOR RAIN

APRIL SHOWERS|LIQUID SUNSHINE|SCOTCH MIST|WET WEATHER

PURPLE GROUP

WHAT "SHELL" MIGHT REFER TO

CARAPACE|GAS STATION|PASTRY CRUST|ROWING BOAT

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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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