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Puzzle #642
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
IMPOSE, AS A PENALTY
02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
CHECKOUT LINE IMPULSE BUYS
03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
MOVIES OF VARIOUS LENGTHS
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THE CONNECTION
___ ROAD
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YELLOW GROUP
IMPOSE, AS A PENALTYASSESS|CHARGE|FINE|LEVY
GREEN GROUP
CHECKOUT LINE IMPULSE BUYSCANDY|CHAPSTICK|CHARGING CABLE|MAGAZINE
BLUE GROUP
MOVIES OF VARIOUS LENGTHSEPIC|FEATURE|FILM SERIES|SHORT
PURPLE GROUP
___ ROADDIRT|HIGH|ROCKY|SILK
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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.