CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1110
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

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TIGHTLY PACKED

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HAZARDOUS ELEMENTAL METALS

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STARTING WITH BIRD HOMOPHONES

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

MICROPHONE|MONITOR|PRINTER|TRACKPAD

GREEN GROUP

TIGHTLY PACKED

COMPACT|COMPRESSED|DENSE|SQUASHED

BLUE GROUP

HAZARDOUS ELEMENTAL METALS

FRANCIUM|LEAD|MERCURY|POLONIUM

PURPLE GROUP

STARTING WITH BIRD HOMOPHONES

CRANIUM|CROQUETTE|DUCTILE|HOCKEY

ABOUT THE GAME

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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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