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Puzzle #721
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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THE CONNECTION
LOCAL WATERING HOLE
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THE CONNECTION
COMPETE IN A MODERN PENTATHLON
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THE CONNECTION
ENSURE, AS A VICTORY
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THE CONNECTION
___ FUND
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YELLOW GROUP
LOCAL WATERING HOLEDIVE|ESTABLISHMENT|HAUNT|JOINT
GREEN GROUP
COMPETE IN A MODERN PENTATHLONFENCE|RIDE|SHOOT|SWIM
BLUE GROUP
ENSURE, AS A VICTORYCINCH|GUARANTEE|ICE|LOCK
PURPLE GROUP
___ FUNDHEDGE|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.