CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #509
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

PROGRESS SLOWLY

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

WAYS TO ORDER A BEER

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

CHEESY CORN SNACK UNIT

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

___ EFFECT

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

PROGRESS SLOWLY

CRAWL|CREEP|DRAG|INCH

GREEN GROUP

WAYS TO ORDER A BEER

BOTTLE|CAN|DRAFT|TAP

BLUE GROUP

CHEESY CORN SNACK UNIT

BALL|CURL|DOODLE|PUFF

PURPLE GROUP

___ EFFECT

BUTTERFLY|DOMINO|HALO|PLACEBO

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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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