CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1018
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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OBFUSCATE

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MAGAZINES

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PAYMENT METHODS

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UNITS OF VOLUME WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED

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YELLOW GROUP

OBFUSCATE

BLUR|CLOUD|MUDDY|OBSCURE

GREEN GROUP

MAGAZINES

FORTUNE|PEOPLE|SPIN|TIME

BLUE GROUP

PAYMENT METHODS

CASH|CHARGE|CHECK|WIRE

PURPLE GROUP

UNITS OF VOLUME WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED

CUR|GALLOP|PING|QUARK

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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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