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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #777
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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"NOTHING TO IT!"

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OUTDOOR EVENTS

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WORDS BEFORE "SCHOOL"

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ASSOCIATED WITH TRICKS

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YELLOW GROUP

"NOTHING TO IT!"

CHILD’S PLAY|EASY|NO SWEAT|PIECE OF CAKE

GREEN GROUP

OUTDOOR EVENTS

BLOCK PARTY|FESTIVAL|PICNIC|TAILGATE

BLUE GROUP

WORDS BEFORE "SCHOOL"

ELEMENTARY|GRADE|GRAMMAR|PRIMARY

PURPLE GROUP

ASSOCIATED WITH TRICKS

CON GAME|HALLOWEEN|HEARTS|MAGIC SHOW

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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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