CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #495
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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CLUNKER

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

OPPORTUNITY

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

NON-CASH WAY TO PAY

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

AMAZON ___

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YELLOW GROUP

CLUNKER

BUST|DUD|FLOP|MISS

GREEN GROUP

OPPORTUNITY

CHANCE|SHOT|TIME|TURN

BLUE GROUP

NON-CASH WAY TO PAY

CARD|CHARGE|CREDIT|PLASTIC

PURPLE GROUP

AMAZON ___

KINDLE|PRIME|RAINFOREST|RIVER

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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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