CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #894
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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THINGS WORN ON LAPELS

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COCKTAILS

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PIXAR PROTAGONISTS

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STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "EAT"

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YELLOW GROUP

THINGS WORN ON LAPELS

AWARENESS RIBBON|BOUTONNIÈRE|LAPEL PIN|LAVALIER

GREEN GROUP

COCKTAILS

COSMOPOLITAN|GREYHOUND|SCREWDRIVER|SEA BREEZE

BLUE GROUP

PIXAR PROTAGONISTS

CLOWNFISH|GRUMPY OLD MAN|RACECAR|TALKING DOLL

PURPLE GROUP

STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "EAT"

BOLT CUTTER|CHOW MEIN|SCARF RING|WOLF EEL

ABOUT THE GAME

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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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