CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #276
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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HALLOWEEN PURCHASES

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PLANTS WITH SIMILAR FLAVORS

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FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD

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GEMSTONE CUTS

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YELLOW GROUP

HALLOWEEN PURCHASES

CANDY|COSTUME|DECORATIONS|PUMPKIN

GREEN GROUP

PLANTS WITH SIMILAR FLAVORS

ANISE|FENNEL|LICORICE|TARRAGON

BLUE GROUP

FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD

BEAN|MELON|NOODLE|NUT

PURPLE GROUP

GEMSTONE CUTS

BAGUETTE|EMERALD|PRINCESS|RADIANT

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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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