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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #496
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

BRING ABOUT

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

THINGS THAT ARE OFTEN SCENTED

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

THINGS THAT MIGHT STING

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES

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YELLOW GROUP

BRING ABOUT

GENERATE|INSPIRE|PROMPT|PROVOKE

GREEN GROUP

THINGS THAT ARE OFTEN SCENTED

CANDLE|INCENSE|LOTION|SOAP

BLUE GROUP

THINGS THAT MIGHT STING

INSULT|JELLYFISH|NETTLE|WASP

PURPLE GROUP

VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES

CIVILIZATION|HALO|MADDEN|METROID

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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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