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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #478
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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FLUSTERED STATE

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FITNESS

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FAST-MOVING WATER

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

DISHWASHER CYCLES

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YELLOW GROUP

FLUSTERED STATE

LATHER|STEW|SWEAT|TIZZY

GREEN GROUP

FITNESS

CONDITION|FORM|HEALTH|SHAPE

BLUE GROUP

FAST-MOVING WATER

CASCADE|CURRENT|RAPID|WAVE

PURPLE GROUP

DISHWASHER CYCLES

NORMAL|QUICK|RINSE|SANITIZE

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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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