CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1240
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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THINGS TO BRING ON A TREK

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ANGER

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MIST MAKERS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS WITH MIRRORS

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

THINGS TO BRING ON A TREK

BACKPACK|COMPASS|HIKING BOOTS|WATER BOTTLE

GREEN GROUP

ANGER

INCENSE|NETTLE|PIQUE|WIND UP

BLUE GROUP

MIST MAKERS

DRY ICE|FOG MACHINE|HUMIDIFIER|WATERFALL

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS WITH MIRRORS

DISCO BALL|DRESSING ROOM|KALEIDOSCOPE|MEDICINE CABINET

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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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