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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #1250
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
"GADZOOKS!"
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THE CONNECTION
STARTING WITH VARIATIONS
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THE CONNECTION
ENDING IN WAYS TO COOK THINGS
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THE CONNECTION
STARTING WITH BEST PICTURE OSCAR WINNERS
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YELLOW GROUP
"GADZOOKS!"GOOD HEAVENS|GREAT SCOTT|HOLY SMOKES|JIMINY CRICKET
GREEN GROUP
STARTING WITH VARIATIONSCHANGE PURSE|FLUX CAPACITOR|SHIFT DRESS|SWING SET
BLUE GROUP
ENDING IN WAYS TO COOK THINGSARCTIC CHAR|COMEDY ROAST|DOC BROWN|YOU'RE TOAST
PURPLE GROUP
STARTING WITH BEST PICTURE OSCAR WINNERSGLADIATOR SANDALS|MARTY MCFLY|MOONLIGHT SONATA|ROCKY ROAD
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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.