CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1010
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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METAPHORS FOR TROUBLE

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MUSIC THEORY CONCEPTS

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THINGS WITH STRINGS

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METAPHORS FOR QUICKNESS

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YELLOW GROUP

METAPHORS FOR TROUBLE

BIND|HOT WATER|JAM|PICKLE

GREEN GROUP

MUSIC THEORY CONCEPTS

KEY|PITCH|SCALE|TONE

BLUE GROUP

THINGS WITH STRINGS

BALLOON|KITE|TEA BAG|YO-YO

PURPLE GROUP

METAPHORS FOR QUICKNESS

ARROW|LIGHTNING|ROCKET|WIND

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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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