CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #814
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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CURSES

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IN "A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS"

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WORN BY EARRING MAGIC KEN

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STARTING WITH POSSESSIVE DETERMINERS

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YELLOW GROUP

CURSES

EXPLETIVES|FOUR-LETTER WORDS|PROFANITY|SWEARING

GREEN GROUP

IN "A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS"

CHRISTMAS|HOUSE|MOUSE|STIRRING

BLUE GROUP

WORN BY EARRING MAGIC KEN

EARRING|MESH SHIRT|NECKLACE|PLEATHER VEST

PURPLE GROUP

STARTING WITH POSSESSIVE DETERMINERS

HERRING|HISTAMINE|MYSTERY|OUROBOROS

ABOUT THE GAME

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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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