CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #716
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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ROUND FLAT THINGS

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AIRPORT FEATURES

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GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES

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WHAT CHARACTERS WERE TRANSFORMED INTO IN “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

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YELLOW GROUP

ROUND FLAT THINGS

COASTER|FRISBEE|PANCAKE|RECORD

GREEN GROUP

AIRPORT FEATURES

CAROUSEL|FOOD COURT|GATE|LOUNGE

BLUE GROUP

GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES

BEND|PICK|SLIDE|STRUM

PURPLE GROUP

WHAT CHARACTERS WERE TRANSFORMED INTO IN “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

BEAST|CANDELABRA|CLOCK|TEACUP

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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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