CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1098
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

ENDURING SONG

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USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS

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WORDS BEFORE "STORY" IN MOVIE TITLES

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YELLOW GROUP

SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE

SAUCER|SPOON|TEACUP|TONGS

GREEN GROUP

ENDURING SONG

CLASSIC|HIT|OLDIE|STANDARD

BLUE GROUP

USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS

MAKEUP|MINIATURE|PROSTHETIC|PUPPET

PURPLE GROUP

WORDS BEFORE "STORY" IN MOVIE TITLES

CHRISTMAS|NEVERENDING|TOY|WEST SIDE

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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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