CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #11
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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SPICES BEGINNING WITH “C”

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS WITH WINGS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

SPICE GIRLS

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YELLOW GROUP

SPICES BEGINNING WITH “C”

CARDAMOM|CLOVE|CORIANDER|CUMIN

GREEN GROUP

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

BOO|HONEY|SUGAR|SWEETIE

BLUE GROUP

THINGS WITH WINGS

AIRPLANE|ANGEL|BIRD|PEGASUS

PURPLE GROUP

SPICE GIRLS

BABY|GINGER|POSH|SCARY

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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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