CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1187
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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CHEMICAL ELEMENTS

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WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE STICKING OUT OF A WINDOW

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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN CLASSICS

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YELLOW GROUP

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS

ACTINIUM|KRYPTON|LEAD|SULFUR

GREEN GROUP

WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE STICKING OUT OF A WINDOW

AIR CONDITIONER|CATIO|CLOTHESLINE|FLOWER BOX

BLUE GROUP

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN CLASSICS

ATLANTIC CITY|BADLANDS|BORN TO RUN|THUNDER ROAD

PURPLE GROUP

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ADULT CONTEMPORARY|ALTERNATING CURRENT|REPRESENT|SEXTANT

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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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