CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1060
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

FOUND IN A CASINO

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

WAYS TO FASTEN THINGS

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

SEEN IN A BOWLING ALLEY

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

FLAG DESIGNS

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

FOUND IN A CASINO

SLOT MACHINE|CARDS|DICE|CHIPS

GREEN GROUP

WAYS TO FASTEN THINGS

ZIPPER|BUTTON|LACES|BUCKLE

BLUE GROUP

SEEN IN A BOWLING ALLEY

SCORECARD|BOWLING BALL|BOWLING PINS|LANE

PURPLE GROUP

FLAG DESIGNS

HORIZONTAL TRISECTION|CIRCLE|VERTICAL TRISECTION|HORIZONTAL BISECTION

ABOUT THE GAME

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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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