CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #146
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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WAYS TO PREPARE

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

HOLLOW CYLINDERS

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WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

“E-” THINGS

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

WAYS TO PREPARE

DRILL|PRACTICE|STUDY|TRAIN

GREEN GROUP

HOLLOW CYLINDERS

HOSE|PIPE|STRAW|TUBE

BLUE GROUP

WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE

CANDLESTICK|KNIFE|ROPE|WRENCH

PURPLE GROUP

“E-” THINGS

CIGARETTE|BIKE|TICKET|SPORTS

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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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