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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #850
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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FINEST

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

ROCK MUSIC SUBGENRES

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

PAINT FINISHES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

KINDS OF BEDS

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YELLOW GROUP

FINEST

BEST|CREAM|ELITE|SELECT

GREEN GROUP

ROCK MUSIC SUBGENRES

ALTERNATIVE|ARENA|CLASSIC|GARAGE

BLUE GROUP

PAINT FINISHES

EGGSHELL|GLOSS|MATTE|PEARL

PURPLE GROUP

KINDS OF BEDS

FLOWER|NAIL|OYSTER|RIVER

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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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