CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1014
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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DIRECT

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TARGET

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CHECKERS TERMS

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20TH CENTURY AMERICAN POETS

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YELLOW GROUP

DIRECT

BLUNT|FRANK|PLAIN|STRAIGHT

GREEN GROUP

TARGET

GOAL|MARK|OBJECT|POINT

BLUE GROUP

CHECKERS TERMS

CAPTURE|CROWN|JUMP|KING

PURPLE GROUP

20TH CENTURY AMERICAN POETS

BISHOP|FROST|POUND|RICH

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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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