CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #12
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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ANIMAL GROUP NAMES

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

DEADLY SINS

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

SLOW ANIMALS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

TRIG FUNCTIONS

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YELLOW GROUP

ANIMAL GROUP NAMES

FLOCK|PACK|POD|SCHOOL

GREEN GROUP

DEADLY SINS

ENVY|GREED|LUST|PRIDE

BLUE GROUP

SLOW ANIMALS

LORIS|SLOTH|SNAIL|TORTOISE

PURPLE GROUP

TRIG FUNCTIONS

COT|SEC|SIN|TAN

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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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