CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #721
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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LOCAL WATERING HOLE

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COMPETE IN A MODERN PENTATHLON

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ENSURE, AS A VICTORY

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___ FUND

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YELLOW GROUP

LOCAL WATERING HOLE

DIVE|ESTABLISHMENT|HAUNT|JOINT

GREEN GROUP

COMPETE IN A MODERN PENTATHLON

FENCE|RIDE|SHOOT|SWIM

BLUE GROUP

ENSURE, AS A VICTORY

CINCH|GUARANTEE|ICE|LOCK

PURPLE GROUP

___ FUND

HEDGE|MUTUAL|SLUSH|TRUST

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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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