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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1198
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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EMAIL BUTTONS

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WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH

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CHESS VERBS

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STARTS OF COMPOSERS' NAMES

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YELLOW GROUP

EMAIL BUTTONS

COMPOSE|DRAFTS|SENT|SPAM

GREEN GROUP

WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH

CHUM|FLY|SPINNER|WORM

BLUE GROUP

CHESS VERBS

CAPTURE|CASTLE|CHECK|MATE

PURPLE GROUP

STARTS OF COMPOSERS' NAMES

BEET|BRAH|CHOP|VIVA

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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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