CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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Puzzle #455
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

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VERBS IN A CAKE RECIPE

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WHAT A HEART DOES WHEN EXCITED

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ECCLESIASTICAL TITLES

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YELLOW GROUP

VERBS IN A CAKE RECIPE

BAKE|BEAT|FROST|PREHEAT

GREEN GROUP

WHAT A HEART DOES WHEN EXCITED

POUND|PUMP|RACE|THROB

BLUE GROUP

ECCLESIASTICAL TITLES

BISHOP|PASTOR|PRIOR|POPE

PURPLE GROUP

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BAD|BEACH|HARDY|PET SHOP

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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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