CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #166
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

CRITICIZE

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

REALITY SHOWS

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

CAR BRANDS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

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YELLOW GROUP

CRITICIZE

KNOCK|PAN|ROAST|SLAM

GREEN GROUP

REALITY SHOWS

ALONE|CATFISH|CHOPPED|SURVIVOR

BLUE GROUP

CAR BRANDS

FIAT|JAGUAR|MINI|RAM

PURPLE GROUP

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BACHELOR|LILY|MAXI|MOUSE

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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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