CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #471
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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INSPIRED

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PROCURE IN ADVANCE

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BIT OF PARTY DECORATION

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ONLINE PERSONALITY

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YELLOW GROUP

INSPIRED

CREATIVE|FRESH|NOVEL|ORIGINAL

GREEN GROUP

PROCURE IN ADVANCE

BOOK|CHARTER|RESERVE|SECURE

BLUE GROUP

BIT OF PARTY DECORATION

BALLOON|BANNER|CONFETTI|GARLAND

PURPLE GROUP

ONLINE PERSONALITY

AMBASSADOR|INFLUENCER|MODEL|STREAMER

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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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