CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #50
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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UNITS OF LENGTH

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TYPES OF PAINT

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DEEP-FRIED FOOD

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTS OF U.S. COINS

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YELLOW GROUP

UNITS OF LENGTH

FOOT|INCH|MILE|YARD

GREEN GROUP

TYPES OF PAINT

ACRYLIC|OIL|TEMPERA|WATERCOLOR

BLUE GROUP

DEEP-FRIED FOOD

FALAFEL|KATSU|SAMOSA|SCHNITZEL

PURPLE GROUP

STARTS OF U.S. COINS

DIM|NICK|PEN|QUART

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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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