CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #816
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE

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CLEAN UP, AS A PHOTOGRAPH

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

FRENCH FOOD WORDS

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THINGS WITH CELLS

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YELLOW GROUP

WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE

ANGEL|CANDY CANE|STRING LIGHTS|TINSEL

GREEN GROUP

CLEAN UP, AS A PHOTOGRAPH

AIRBRUSH|FIX|PHOTOSHOP|TOUCH UP

BLUE GROUP

FRENCH FOOD WORDS

CORNICHON|PAIN|PAMPLEMOUSSE|VINAIGRETTE

PURPLE GROUP

THINGS WITH CELLS

HONEYCOMB|ORGANISM|SOLAR PANEL|SPREADSHEET

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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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