CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #379
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

SORE TO THE TOUCH

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

RESTAURANT COURSES

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

ANIMAL HOMOPHONES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

RED ___

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YELLOW GROUP

SORE TO THE TOUCH

DELICATE|RAW|SENSITIVE|TENDER

GREEN GROUP

RESTAURANT COURSES

DESSERT|MAIN|SIDE|STARTER

BLUE GROUP

ANIMAL HOMOPHONES

BARE|DEAR|MOUSSE|NEW

PURPLE GROUP

RED ___

CARPET|DELICIOUS|MEAT|TAPE

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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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