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Puzzle #116
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
DIVISION
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THE CONNECTION
IMPERIAL UNITS
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THE CONNECTION
M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER
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THE CONNECTION
INSECT HOMOPHONES
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
DIVISIONARM|BRANCH|CHAPTER|WING
GREEN GROUP
IMPERIAL UNITSBUSHEL|PECK|STONE|TON
BLUE GROUP
M.L.B. TEAM MEMBERANGEL|CUB|MET|RED
PURPLE GROUP
INSECT HOMOPHONESAUNT|BEATLE|FLEE|NAT
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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.