CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #333
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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CONTAINER CLOSURES

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

DURATION

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

REGULATE

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

TRADEMARKS OF A PLATYPUS

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YELLOW GROUP

CONTAINER CLOSURES

CAP|CORK|LID|TAB

GREEN GROUP

DURATION

PERIOD|SPELL|STRETCH|TIME

BLUE GROUP

REGULATE

CHECK|CONTAIN|CURB|LIMIT

PURPLE GROUP

TRADEMARKS OF A PLATYPUS

BILL|EGG|FUR|VENOM

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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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