CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #860
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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GLIDE

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WORDS BEFORE "BALL" IN SPORTS

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PROLIFIC ACTORS

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HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR "VEND"

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YELLOW GROUP

GLIDE

BREEZE|COAST|FLOAT|SKATE

GREEN GROUP

WORDS BEFORE "BALL" IN SPORTS

DODGE|HAND|PICKLE|RACQUET

BLUE GROUP

PROLIFIC ACTORS

BACON|CAGE|CRUISE|FORD

PURPLE GROUP

HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR "VEND"

CELL|HOCK|PEDAL|TRAYED

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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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