CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #449
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PECULIAR

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

ASSIGNMENT

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CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

CHAIN ___

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YELLOW GROUP

PECULIAR

CURIOUS|FUNNY|OFF|WEIRD

GREEN GROUP

ASSIGNMENT

JOB|POSITION|POST|STATION

BLUE GROUP

CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS

COIN|COMIC|RECORD|STAMP

PURPLE GROUP

CHAIN ___

LETTER|MAIL|REACTION|STORE

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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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