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Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #1183
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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UNRESTRICTED PERMISSION

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PLACES TO INSERT SOMETHING INTO ON A COMPUTER

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ABBREVIATIONS FOLLOWED BY REDUNDANT WORD

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ENDING WITH WAYS TO CARVE A SURFACE

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YELLOW GROUP

UNRESTRICTED PERMISSION

BLANK CHECK|CARTE BLANCHE|FREE REIGN|FULL AUTHORITY

GREEN GROUP

PLACES TO INSERT SOMETHING INTO ON A COMPUTER

CARD SLOT|HEADPHONE JACK|OPTICAL DRIVE|USB PORT

BLUE GROUP

ABBREVIATIONS FOLLOWED BY REDUNDANT WORD

ATM MACHINE|LCD DISPLAY|PIN NUMBER|UPC CODE

PURPLE GROUP

ENDING WITH WAYS TO CARVE A SURFACE

COURT SCRIBE|DIRECTOR'S CUT|PIZZA SLICE|SAT SCORE

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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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