CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #872
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

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FICTION GENRES

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COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR BIRDS

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PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES

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YELLOW GROUP

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

ANGEL|LOVE|PUMPKIN|SUGAR

GREEN GROUP

FICTION GENRES

FANTASY|HORROR|MYSTERY|ROMANCE

BLUE GROUP

COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR BIRDS

CHARM|GAGGLE|MURDER|PARLIAMENT

PURPLE GROUP

PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES

BLOOM|BUTLER|GUTHRIE|LEVY

ABOUT THE GAME

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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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