CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #451
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

VERY SMALL AMOUNT

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

PUPPY PURCHASES

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

HELP PUT ON A PARTY

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD

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THE FINAL PIECE

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YELLOW GROUP

VERY SMALL AMOUNT

HINT|TOUCH|TRACE|SHRED

GREEN GROUP

PUPPY PURCHASES

BED|BOWL|COLLAR|CRATE

BLUE GROUP

HELP PUT ON A PARTY

CATER|HOST|THROW|PLAN

PURPLE GROUP

SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD

BRACE|CARET|HASH|STAR

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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