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Puzzle #1180
A LITTLE NUDGE
4 category hintsA connection. A little perspective.
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THE CONNECTION
TWO SHAKES OF A LAMB'S TAIL
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THE CONNECTION
SHADES OF RED
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THE CONNECTION
TOY CAR BRANDS
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THE CONNECTION
SPREADSHEET FUNCTIONS
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YELLOW GROUP
TWO SHAKES OF A LAMB'S TAILBLINK|FLASH|HEARTBEAT|TRICE
GREEN GROUP
SHADES OF REDCARMINE|CINNABAR|MAROON|VERMILLION
BLUE GROUP
TOY CAR BRANDSHOT WHEELS|MATCHBOX|MICRO MACHINES|TONKA
PURPLE GROUP
SPREADSHEET FUNCTIONSAVERAGE|COUNT|MAX|SUM
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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.