CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1229
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PARTS TO BE GRASPED

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KINDS OF SCULPTURES

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AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS

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STARTS OF BEDDING

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YELLOW GROUP

PARTS TO BE GRASPED

GRIP|HANDLE|HILT|KNOB

GREEN GROUP

KINDS OF SCULPTURES

BUST|MOBILE|RELIEF|STATUE

BLUE GROUP

AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS

END|GUARD|SAFETY|TACKLE

PURPLE GROUP

STARTS OF BEDDING

BLANK|COMFORT|PILL|SHE

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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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