CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1143
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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COMMAND

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HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C"

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES

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YELLOW GROUP

COMMAND

CAPTAIN|DIRECT|HEAD|LEAD

GREEN GROUP

HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES

EMPIRE|FUJI|GALA|HONEYCRISP

BLUE GROUP

SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C"

CAMPER|CLARKS|CONVERSE|CROCS

PURPLE GROUP

STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES

ANNAPOLIS|BOBSLED|EVEREST|OTTOMAN

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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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