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CONNECTIONSThe New York Times
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Puzzle #472
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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THE CONNECTION
TRIO OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS
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THE CONNECTION
NEEDS FOR PAINTING A ROOM
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THE CONNECTION
FOOD NAMED AFTER CITIES
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THE CONNECTION
___ DERBY
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YELLOW GROUP
TRIO OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTSHAT TRICK|THREEPEAT|TRIFECTA|TRIPLE CROWN
GREEN GROUP
NEEDS FOR PAINTING A ROOMDROP CLOTH|PAINT|ROLLER|TAPE
BLUE GROUP
FOOD NAMED AFTER CITIESBROIL|CHEESESTEAK|SPROUTS|WINGS
PURPLE GROUP
___ DERBYDEMOLITION|HOME RUN|KENTUCKY|SOAP BOX
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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.