CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #112
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS THAT ARE RED

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YELLOW GROUP

COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS

CUP|LID|STIRRER|STRAW

GREEN GROUP

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

BAT|MOTH|OWL|WOLF

BLUE GROUP

THINGS THAT ARE RED

BEET|BRICK|CARDINAL|POPPY

PURPLE GROUP

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ACTION|BALLPARK|GO|STICK

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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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