CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1101
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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CREAMY SALAD DRESSINGS

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ATTENDANTS

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RARE THINGS, IDIOMATICALLY

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WHAT "HOOPS" MIGHT REFER TO

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YELLOW GROUP

CREAMY SALAD DRESSINGS

BLUE CHEESE|CAESAR|GREEN GODDESS|RANCH

GREEN GROUP

ATTENDANTS

COURT|ENTOURAGE|RETINUE|SUITE

BLUE GROUP

RARE THINGS, IDIOMATICALLY

BLACK SWAN|BLUE MOON|PERFECT STORM|UNICORN

PURPLE GROUP

WHAT "HOOPS" MIGHT REFER TO

BASKETBALL|EARRINGS|RED TAPE|RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS GEAR

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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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