CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #897
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES

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FEATURES OF A CAR'S CENTER CONSOLE

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

SEEN WHILE GOING THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

ENDING IN COLORS

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YELLOW GROUP

SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES

BLENDER|MICROWAVE|RICE COOKER|TOASTER

GREEN GROUP

FEATURES OF A CAR'S CENTER CONSOLE

AIR CONDITIONER|CUP HOLDER|RADIO|SHIFTER

BLUE GROUP

SEEN WHILE GOING THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY

BIN|CARRY-ON|METAL DETECTOR|X-RAY

PURPLE GROUP

ENDING IN COLORS

INFRARED|MARIGOLD|STINGRAY|ULTRAVIOLET

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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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