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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #491
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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RUMMAGE

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SOUNDS OF THUNDER

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WAYS TO WEAR YOUR HAIR UP

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THINGS THAT CAN HAVE LEAVES

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YELLOW GROUP

RUMMAGE

COMB|DIG|ROOT|SIFT

GREEN GROUP

SOUNDS OF THUNDER

CLAP|PEAL|ROLL|RUMBLE

BLUE GROUP

WAYS TO WEAR YOUR HAIR UP

BUN|BRAID|PONY|TWIST

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS THAT CAN HAVE LEAVES

BOOK|SALAD|TABLE|TREE

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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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