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Puzzle #109
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint
THE CONNECTION
REFLECT LIGHT
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THE CONNECTION
WAYS TO GATHER FOOD
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THE CONNECTION
RAP SUBGENRES
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THE CONNECTION
LIGHT ___
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THE FINAL PIECE
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YELLOW GROUP
REFLECT LIGHTFLASH|GLEAM|GLITTER|SPARKLE
GREEN GROUP
WAYS TO GATHER FOODFISH|FORAGE|HUNT|TRAP
BLUE GROUP
RAP SUBGENRESBOUNCE|CRUNK|DRILL|GRIME
PURPLE GROUP
LIGHT ___BEER|BULB|RAIL|YEAR
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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.