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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #1240
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
THINGS TO BRING ON A TREK
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THE CONNECTION
ANGER
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THE CONNECTION
MIST MAKERS
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THE CONNECTION
THINGS WITH MIRRORS
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
THINGS TO BRING ON A TREKBACKPACK|COMPASS|HIKING BOOTS|WATER BOTTLE
GREEN GROUP
ANGERINCENSE|NETTLE|PIQUE|WIND UP
BLUE GROUP
MIST MAKERSDRY ICE|FOG MACHINE|HUMIDIFIER|WATERFALL
PURPLE GROUP
THINGS WITH MIRRORSDISCO 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.