CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #745
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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KINDS OF CHEESES

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BEVERAGE SELF-SERVICE ITEMS

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WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER

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YELLOW GROUP

KINDS OF CHEESES

BLUE|GOAT|JACK|SWISS

GREEN GROUP

BEVERAGE SELF-SERVICE ITEMS

CUP|LID|NAPKIN|STRAW

BLUE GROUP

WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS

CHISEL|PLANE|RASP|SAW

PURPLE GROUP

BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER

CRAN|FLAMING|HERO|RAVE

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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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