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Puzzle #1087
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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THE CONNECTION
CLANDESTINE
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THE CONNECTION
BRITISH POTATO DISHES
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THE CONNECTION
HERALDIC ACHIEVEMENTS
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THE CONNECTION
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YELLOW GROUP
CLANDESTINECLOAK-AND-DAGGER|COVERT|HUSH-HUSH|TOP SECRET
GREEN GROUP
BRITISH POTATO DISHESBUBBLE AND SQUEAK|CHIPS|JACKET POTATO|MASH
BLUE GROUP
HERALDIC ACHIEVEMENTSCOAT OF ARMS|CREST|HELMET|SHIELD
PURPLE GROUP
ENDING IN MODAL AUXILIARY VERBSCAPE MAY|FREE WILL|GRAPE MUST|TIN CAN
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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.