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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #9
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
SPORTS
02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
TOPS
03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
VEGETABLES
04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
INSECTS
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
SPORTSCRICKET|FENCING|POLO|SQUASH
GREEN GROUP
TOPSCAMI|HALTER|TANK|TEE
BLUE GROUP
VEGETABLESBEET|CARROT|CORN|ONION
PURPLE GROUP
INSECTSANT|BEETLE|MANTIS|TERMITE
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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.