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Puzzle #841
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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KINDS OF UNDERWEAR

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PLAY A JOKE ON

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PARTS OF A TOILET TANK

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FIRST WORDS IN '70S ROCK SONG TITLES

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YELLOW GROUP

KINDS OF UNDERWEAR

BOXER|BRIEF|HIPSTER|THONG

GREEN GROUP

PLAY A JOKE ON

FOOL|PRANK|PUNK|TRICK

BLUE GROUP

PARTS OF A TOILET TANK

CHAIN|FLAPPER|FLOAT|HANDLE

PURPLE GROUP

FIRST WORDS IN '70S ROCK SONG TITLES

BABA|BOHEMIAN|HOTEL|STAIRWAY

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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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