CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1250
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

"GADZOOKS!"

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTING WITH VARIATIONS

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ENDING IN WAYS TO COOK THINGS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

STARTING WITH BEST PICTURE OSCAR WINNERS

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

"GADZOOKS!"

GOOD HEAVENS|GREAT SCOTT|HOLY SMOKES|JIMINY CRICKET

GREEN GROUP

STARTING WITH VARIATIONS

CHANGE PURSE|FLUX CAPACITOR|SHIFT DRESS|SWING SET

BLUE GROUP

ENDING IN WAYS TO COOK THINGS

ARCTIC CHAR|COMEDY ROAST|DOC BROWN|YOU'RE TOAST

PURPLE GROUP

STARTING WITH BEST PICTURE OSCAR WINNERS

GLADIATOR 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.

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