CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1083
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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OCEANS

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SOURCES OF DISTINCTIVE SMELLS

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KINDS OF ROOMS IN A MANSION

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WHAT "PA" MIGHT REFER TO

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YELLOW GROUP

OCEANS

ARCTIC|ATLANTIC|PACIFIC|SOUTHERN

GREEN GROUP

SOURCES OF DISTINCTIVE SMELLS

AMMONIA|BO|DURIAN|WET DOG

BLUE GROUP

KINDS OF ROOMS IN A MANSION

BILLIARD|DRAWING|POWDER|READING

PURPLE GROUP

WHAT "PA" MIGHT REFER TO

FATHER|PENNSYLVANIA|PROTACTINIUM|PUBLIC ADDRESS

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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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