CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #826
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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ENTRYWAY

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

MAP FEATURES

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SURPASS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

STREETS WITH SYMBOLIC IMPORTANCE

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YELLOW GROUP

ENTRYWAY

DOOR|GATE|HATCH|PORTAL

GREEN GROUP

MAP FEATURES

COMPASS|INSET|KEY|SCALE

BLUE GROUP

SURPASS

BEAT|BEST|BETTER|TOP

PURPLE GROUP

STREETS WITH SYMBOLIC IMPORTANCE

DOWNING|FLEET|MAIN|WALL

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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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