CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #158
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

BALDERDASH

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

HELM

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

GREAT ___

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YELLOW GROUP

BALDERDASH

BULL|HOGWASH|NONSENSE|ROT

GREEN GROUP

HELM

DIRECT|GUIDE|LEAD|STEER

BLUE GROUP

SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS

BUFFALO|DEER|FISH|MOOSE

PURPLE GROUP

GREAT ___

DANE|LAKE|SEAL|WHITE

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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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