CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1233
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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RESPONSES TO "HOW ARE YOU?"

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KINDS OF MATS

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AKC DOG BREED GROUPS

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HORROR MOVIES WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED

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YELLOW GROUP

RESPONSES TO "HOW ARE YOU?"

CHILLING|MANAGING|NOT BAD|SAME OLD

GREEN GROUP

KINDS OF MATS

PRAYER|WELCOME|WRESTLING|YOGA

BLUE GROUP

AKC DOG BREED GROUPS

HERDING|HOUND|SPORTING|TOY

PURPLE GROUP

HORROR MOVIES WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED

HALLOWEEK|HOSTED|JAWN|PSYCHS

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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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