CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1242
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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TRIANGULAR PRISMS WITH A SHARP EDGE

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WORDS AFTER "DO NOT" ON A CARE LABEL

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MOVE IDLY, WITH "AROUND"

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FIRE___

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YELLOW GROUP

TRIANGULAR PRISMS WITH A SHARP EDGE

DOORSTOP|FLATIRON BUILDING|PIE SLICE|WEDGE

GREEN GROUP

WORDS AFTER "DO NOT" ON A CARE LABEL

BLEACH|IRON|TUMBLE DRY|WRING

BLUE GROUP

MOVE IDLY, WITH "AROUND"

LOLL|POKE|PUTTER|SHUFFLE

PURPLE GROUP

FIRE___

CRACKER|FLY|WOOD|WORKS

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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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