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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #8
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

BOARD GAMES

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

MATTRESS SIZES

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS THAT ARE RED

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS WITH KEYS

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

BOARD GAMES

BACKGAMMON|CHECKERS|CHESS|GO

GREEN GROUP

MATTRESS SIZES

FULL|KING|QUEEN|TWIN

BLUE GROUP

THINGS THAT ARE RED

CHERRY|FIRE TRUCK|RUBY|STOP SIGN

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS WITH KEYS

CRYPTOGRAPHY|FLORIDA|LOCKSMITH|PIANO

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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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