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Puzzle #1191
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
WATERBIRDS
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THE CONNECTION
INFORMANT
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THE CONNECTION
COMMON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS
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THE CONNECTION
___GRASS
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
WATERBIRDSCOOT|GOOSE|LOON|TEAL
GREEN GROUP
INFORMANTCANARY|RAT|SNITCH|STOOLIE
BLUE GROUP
COMMON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMSBAG|CUTLERY|STIRRER|STRAW
PURPLE GROUP
___GRASSBLUE|CRAB|LEMON|WHEAT
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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.