CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1217
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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USEFUL WHEN WRITING A PAPER

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PRESUME

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SOCIAL MEDIA SECTIONS

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YELLOW GROUP

USEFUL WHEN WRITING A PAPER

DRAFT|NOTES|OUTLINE|THESIS

GREEN GROUP

PRESUME

FIGURE|GATHER|IMAGINE|SUPPOSE

BLUE GROUP

SOCIAL MEDIA SECTIONS

FEED|MESSAGES|NOTIFICATIONS|PROFILE

PURPLE GROUP

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BEAT|KICK|SHADOW|UN

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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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