CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #880
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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TEXTILE PATTERNS

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GREEN CONDIMENTS

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THINGS WITH HOLES IN THE MIDDLE

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS THAT ARE PURPLE

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YELLOW GROUP

TEXTILE PATTERNS

ANIMAL PRINT|HERRINGBONE|HOUNDSTOOTH|POLKA DOT

GREEN GROUP

GREEN CONDIMENTS

CHIMICHURRI|PESTO|RELISH|SALSA VERDE

BLUE GROUP

THINGS WITH HOLES IN THE MIDDLE

BAGEL|HULA HOOP|INNER TUBE|WASHER

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS THAT ARE PURPLE

BARNEY THE DINOSAUR|EGGPLANT|PEOPLE EATER|SWING STATE

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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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