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Puzzle #1005
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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THE CONNECTION
PLACES TO FIND SAND
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THE CONNECTION
THINGS THAT MOVE BACK AND FORTH
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THE CONNECTION
APPARATUS-BASED EXERCISE CLASSES
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THE CONNECTION
FEATURING BIRDS
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YELLOW GROUP
PLACES TO FIND SANDBUNKER|DESERT|HOURGLASS|SANDBOX
GREEN GROUP
THINGS THAT MOVE BACK AND FORTHMETRONOME|PENDULUM|SWING|WINDSHIELD WIPER
BLUE GROUP
APPARATUS-BASED EXERCISE CLASSESBARRE|REFORMER|SPIN|STEP
PURPLE GROUP
FEATURING BIRDSCUCKOO 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.