CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #85
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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PAINTING ACCESSORIES

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SETTINGS

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

THINGS WITH TEETH

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

___ CHAIR

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

PAINTING ACCESSORIES

BRUSH|CANVAS|EASEL|PALETTE

GREEN GROUP

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SETTINGS

DRIVE|NEUTRAL|PARK|REVERSE

BLUE GROUP

THINGS WITH TEETH

COMB|GEAR|SAW|ZIPPER

PURPLE GROUP

___ CHAIR

FIRST|FOLDING|HIGH|LAWN

ABOUT THE GAME

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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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