CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #648
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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OUTSPOKEN

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

BODIES OF WATER

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

KINDS OF CORDS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS IN BOTTLES

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YELLOW GROUP

OUTSPOKEN

DIRECT|FRANK|LOUD|VOCAL

GREEN GROUP

BODIES OF WATER

BAY|CHANNEL|SOUND|STRAIT

BLUE GROUP

KINDS OF CORDS

BUNGEE|EXTENSION|SPINAL|UMBILICAL

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS IN BOTTLES

GENIE|LIGHTNING|MESSAGE|SHIP

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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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