CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #128
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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TAUNTS

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

FAILURE

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

RUDELY BREAK OFF CONTACT

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

ROCK ___

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YELLOW GROUP

TAUNTS

BOO|HISS|JEER|RASPBERRY

GREEN GROUP

FAILURE

BOMB|DUD|FLOP|LEMON

BLUE GROUP

RUDELY BREAK OFF CONTACT

DESERT|GHOST|IGNORE|JILT

PURPLE GROUP

ROCK ___

BOTTOM|CANDY|GARDEN|STAR

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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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