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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #274
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
TREAT WITH EXCESSIVE CARE
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THE CONNECTION
BACKSIDE
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THE CONNECTION
THINGS IN A SPA LOCKER ROOM
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THE CONNECTION
CAT’S ___
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YELLOW GROUP
TREAT WITH EXCESSIVE CAREBABY|MOTHER|PAMPER|SPOIL
GREEN GROUP
BACKSIDEBOOTY|BUM|CAN|REAR
BLUE GROUP
THINGS IN A SPA LOCKER ROOMROBE|SLIPPERS|TOWEL|WASHCLOTH
PURPLE GROUP
CAT’S ___CRADLE|EYE|MEOW|PAJAMAS
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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.