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Puzzle #855
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS

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BAR EVENTS

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WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE

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ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"

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YELLOW GROUP

METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS

CAN OF WORMS|HORNET’S NEST|MINEFIELD|PANDORA’S BOX

GREEN GROUP

BAR EVENTS

HAPPY HOUR|KARAOKE|LIVE MUSIC|TRIVIA NIGHT

BLUE GROUP

WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE

ABOUT TIME|FINALLY|GOOD RIDDANCE|SAYONARA

PURPLE GROUP

ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"

AMERICAN HUSTLE|COMIC CON|GOLDEN FLEECE|LUCKY STIFF

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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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