CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #538
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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DANCE STYLES

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STEAL

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PERFORM WELL ON

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___BALL PITCHES

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YELLOW GROUP

DANCE STYLES

JAZZ|MODERN|SWING|TAP

GREEN GROUP

STEAL

LIFT|PALM|POCKET|SWIPE

BLUE GROUP

PERFORM WELL ON

ACE|CRUSH|NAIL|ROCK

PURPLE GROUP

___BALL PITCHES

CURVE|FAST|KNUCKLE|SCREW

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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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