CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1005
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PLACES TO FIND SAND

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THINGS THAT MOVE BACK AND FORTH

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APPARATUS-BASED EXERCISE CLASSES

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FEATURING BIRDS

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YELLOW GROUP

PLACES TO FIND SAND

BUNKER|DESERT|HOURGLASS|SANDBOX

GREEN GROUP

THINGS THAT MOVE BACK AND FORTH

METRONOME|PENDULUM|SWING|WINDSHIELD WIPER

BLUE GROUP

APPARATUS-BASED EXERCISE CLASSES

BARRE|REFORMER|SPIN|STEP

PURPLE GROUP

FEATURING BIRDS

CUCKOO CLOCK|FROOT LOOPS|MEXICAN FLAG|WEATHER VANE

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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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