CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

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Puzzle #1201
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PARTS OF A VAMPIRE COSTUME

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THINGS WITH SPRING/S

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FEATURING POINTING

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ANAGRAMS

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YELLOW GROUP

PARTS OF A VAMPIRE COSTUME

CAPE|FACE PAINT|FAKE BLOOD|FANGS

GREEN GROUP

THINGS WITH SPRING/S

BOBBLEHEAD|POGO STICK|SNAKES IN A CAN|TRAMPOLINE

BLUE GROUP

FEATURING POINTING

CREATION OF ADAM|FOAM FINGER|I'M WITH STUPID SHIRT|UNCLE SAM

PURPLE GROUP

ANAGRAMS

BEER HAT|BREATHE|HERB TEA|THE BEAR

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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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