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Puzzle #1178
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

"I PROMISE!"

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION

LONG, SKINNY THINGS OFTEN SEEN TOGETHER

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THE CONNECTION

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS OF FICTION

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THE CONNECTION

STARTING WITH WORDS OF INTENTION

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YELLOW GROUP

"I PROMISE!"

CROSS MY HEART|FOR REAL|ON GOD|PINKY SWEAR

GREEN GROUP

LONG, SKINNY THINGS OFTEN SEEN TOGETHER

ARROW|GOLF CLUB|PICK-UP STICK|SPAGHETTO

BLUE GROUP

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS OF FICTION

HERCULE POIROT|MIKE HAMMER|SAM SPADE|SHERLOCK HOLMES

PURPLE GROUP

STARTING WITH WORDS OF INTENTION

AIMEE MANN|HOPE DIAMOND|PLANETARIUM|WISHY-WASHY

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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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