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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1215
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

FOLLOWS, AS RULES

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

OUTDO

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS THAT COME IN THREES

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

ENDING IN ACTORS NAMED TOM

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YELLOW GROUP

FOLLOWS, AS RULES

HEEDS|MINDS|REGARDS|RESPECTS

GREEN GROUP

OUTDO

BEST|ECLIPSE|SURPASS|TOP

BLUE GROUP

THINGS THAT COME IN THREES

CHEERS|STOOGES|STRIKES|WISHES

PURPLE GROUP

ENDING IN ACTORS NAMED TOM

AUTOCRUISE|FOOLHARDY|MULHOLLAND|THANKS

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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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