CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1247
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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DECEITFUL SCHEME

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

JEANS DESCRIPTORS

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THINGS WITH SERRATED EDGES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

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YELLOW GROUP

DECEITFUL SCHEME

CON JOB|FLIMFLAM|RIP-OFF|SHELL GAME

GREEN GROUP

JEANS DESCRIPTORS

BOOTCUT|DISTRESSED|LOW-RISE|SKINNY

BLUE GROUP

THINGS WITH SERRATED EDGES

GRAPEFRUIT SPOON|MINT LEAF|STEAK KNIFE|TAPE DISPENSER

PURPLE GROUP

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CARD SHARK|FUN SPONGE|GAMMA RAY|NAVY SEAL

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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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