CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1236
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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THINGS YOU PUT COINS INTO

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ASSOCIATED WITH PENGUINS

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

ENDS OF FAMOUS FONTS

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THINGS THAT FEATURE THREE COLORS

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YELLOW GROUP

THINGS YOU PUT COINS INTO

PARKING METER|PAYPHONE|PIGGY BANK|WISHING WELL

GREEN GROUP

ASSOCIATED WITH PENGUINS

ANTARCTICA|EMPEROR|TUXEDO|WADDLE

BLUE GROUP

ENDS OF FAMOUS FONTS

GOTHIC|ROMAN|SANS|TYPEWRITER

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS THAT FEATURE THREE COLORS

CALICO|CANDY CORN|NEAPOLITAN|TRAFFIC LIGHT

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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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