CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #115
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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CHRISTMAS-RELATED

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

MAKE PUBLIC

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TORUS-SHAPED FOOD

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS WITH STRIPES

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YELLOW GROUP

CHRISTMAS-RELATED

MISTLETOE|REINDEER|SNOWMAN|STOCKING

GREEN GROUP

MAKE PUBLIC

DISPLAY|EXHIBIT|PRESENT|SHOW

BLUE GROUP

TORUS-SHAPED FOOD

BAGEL|CHEERIO|DONUT|LIFESAVER

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS WITH STRIPES

CANDY CANE|CROSSWALK|REFEREE|TIGER

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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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