CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #15
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

BIRD SOUNDS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

COLORS

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

FISHING GEAR

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

FICTIONAL PIRATES

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YELLOW GROUP

BIRD SOUNDS

CAW|CHIRP|CLUCK|TWEET

GREEN GROUP

COLORS

BROWN|PINK|TURQUOISE|VIOLET

BLUE GROUP

FISHING GEAR

LURE|REEL|ROD|TACKLE

PURPLE GROUP

FICTIONAL PIRATES

HOOK|JONES|SILVER|SPARROW

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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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