CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #472
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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TRIO OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS

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NEEDS FOR PAINTING A ROOM

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

FOOD NAMED AFTER CITIES

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YELLOW GROUP

TRIO OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS

HAT TRICK|THREEPEAT|TRIFECTA|TRIPLE CROWN

GREEN GROUP

NEEDS FOR PAINTING A ROOM

DROP CLOTH|PAINT|ROLLER|TAPE

BLUE GROUP

FOOD NAMED AFTER CITIES

BROIL|CHEESESTEAK|SPROUTS|WINGS

PURPLE GROUP

___ DERBY

DEMOLITION|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.

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