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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #490
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
MADE OF KERATIN
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THE CONNECTION
ROAD RUNNER CARTOON STAPLES
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THE CONNECTION
KINDS OF PANTS
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THE CONNECTION
___ ROLL
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
MADE OF KERATINCLAW|HOOF|HORN|NAIL
GREEN GROUP
ROAD RUNNER CARTOON STAPLESANVIL|BOULDER|COYOTE|TNT
BLUE GROUP
KINDS OF PANTSCAPRI|CARGO|HAMMER|STIRRUP
PURPLE GROUP
___ ROLLCALIFORNIA|DRUM|EGG|HONOR
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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.