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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #641
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PARTIALITY

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SIGNAL DOWN, AS A TAXI

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CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD ’EM

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SHAKESPEAREAN WORDS

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YELLOW GROUP

PARTIALITY

ANGLE|BIAS|SLANT|SPIN

GREEN GROUP

SIGNAL DOWN, AS A TAXI

FLAG|HAIL|WAVE|WHISTLE

BLUE GROUP

CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD ’EM

FLOP|HOLE|RIVER|TURN

PURPLE GROUP

SHAKESPEAREAN WORDS

ANON|ART|THOU|WILT

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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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