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Puzzle #657
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH FANCY DINING

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THE CONNECTION

KINDS OF SHORTS

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THE CONNECTION

NOUNS IN A FAMOUS PALINDROME

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THE CONNECTION

MOVIES FROM 1985

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YELLOW GROUP

MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH FANCY DINING

CHINA|CRYSTAL|LINEN|SILVER

GREEN GROUP

KINDS OF SHORTS

BERMUDA|BIKE|BOXER|CARGO

BLUE GROUP

NOUNS IN A FAMOUS PALINDROME

CANAL|MAN|PANAMA|PLAN

PURPLE GROUP

MOVIES FROM 1985

BRAZIL|CLUE|COMMANDO|WITNESS

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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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