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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1179
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

FLABBERGAST

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS IN A VIOLIN CASE

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___ DOGS (THAT ARE DOGS)

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

___ DOGS (THAT AREN'T DOGS)

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YELLOW GROUP

FLABBERGAST

DAZZLE|FLOOR|STUN|WOW

GREEN GROUP

THINGS IN A VIOLIN CASE

BOW|MUTE|ROSIN|SHOULDER REST

BLUE GROUP

___ DOGS (THAT ARE DOGS)

HUNTING|RESCUE|SAUSAGE|SHEEP

PURPLE GROUP

___ DOGS (THAT AREN'T DOGS)

CORN|PRAIRIE|SALTY|TOP

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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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