CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #870
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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BANALITY

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

IN THE KNOW

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

ONE-NAMED SINGER PLUS STARTING LETTER

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

BANALITY

CHESTNUT|CLICHÉ|PLATITUDE|TROPE

GREEN GROUP

IN THE KNOW

AWARE|HIP|SAVVY|WISE

BLUE GROUP

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS

BACK|HOME|MENU|SELECT

PURPLE GROUP

ONE-NAMED SINGER PLUS STARTING LETTER

GUSHER|KENYA|OCHER|PELVIS

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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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