CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #490
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

MADE OF KERATIN

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

ROAD RUNNER CARTOON STAPLES

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

KINDS OF PANTS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

___ ROLL

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

MADE OF KERATIN

CLAW|HOOF|HORN|NAIL

GREEN GROUP

ROAD RUNNER CARTOON STAPLES

ANVIL|BOULDER|COYOTE|TNT

BLUE GROUP

KINDS OF PANTS

CAPRI|CARGO|HAMMER|STIRRUP

PURPLE GROUP

___ ROLL

CALIFORNIA|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.

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