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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #656
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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HURL

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BE ON BOTH SIDES OF

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

PARTS OF A CLASSIC GIRL SCOUT UNIFORM

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

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YELLOW GROUP

HURL

CHUCK|PELT|PITCH|SLING

GREEN GROUP

BE ON BOTH SIDES OF

BOOKEND|BRACKET|FLANK|SURROUND

BLUE GROUP

PARTS OF A CLASSIC GIRL SCOUT UNIFORM

BADGE|BERET|SASH|SKIRT

PURPLE GROUP

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BINGO|CITY|MONTY|STUDY

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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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