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Puzzle #896
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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THE CONNECTION
LENIENT
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THE CONNECTION
ANIMAL HOMES
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THE CONNECTION
OLIVER STONE MOVIES
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THE CONNECTION
SECOND WORDS IN TITLES OF ABBA HITS
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YELLOW GROUP
LENIENTEASY|LAX|LOOSE|SLACK
GREEN GROUP
ANIMAL HOMESBURROW|DEN|LODGE|WARREN
BLUE GROUP
OLIVER STONE MOVIESJFK|NIXON|PLATOON|WALL STREET
PURPLE GROUP
SECOND WORDS IN TITLES OF ABBA HITSGIMME|MIA|QUEEN|TROUPER
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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.