CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1097
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTING WITH INCANTATIONS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTING WITH ANIMAL GROUP NAMES

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STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "REPEAT"

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTING WITH PARTS OF A RIVER

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

STARTING WITH INCANTATIONS

CHARM BRACELET|CURSE WORD|HEX KEY|SPELL CHECKER

GREEN GROUP

STARTING WITH ANIMAL GROUP NAMES

MURDER MYSTERY|PACK RAT|PRIDE ROCK|SCHOOL DAYS

BLUE GROUP

STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "REPEAT"

COPY EDITOR|ECHO PARK|MIRROR SELFIE|QUOTE UNQUOTE

PURPLE GROUP

STARTING WITH PARTS OF A RIVER

BANK TELLER|BED HEAD|DELTA AIRLINES|MOUTH GUARD

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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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