Connections Hints: Aug 18, 2025

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Meta: Puzzle #799

Connections #799 · 2025-08-18

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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.

Group 1

Reveal category

INDICATION

Reveal one tile

CUE

Reveal all four tiles

INDICATION

  • CUE
  • NOD
  • PROMPT
  • SIGNAL

Group 2

Reveal category

OPPORTUNITY

Reveal one tile

BREAK

Reveal all four tiles

OPPORTUNITY

  • BREAK
  • CHANCE
  • OPENING
  • SHOT

Group 3

Reveal category

HOTEL AMENITIES

Reveal one tile

BREAKFAST

Reveal all four tiles

HOTEL AMENITIES

  • BREAKFAST
  • PARKING
  • POOL
  • WI-FI

Group 4

Reveal category

WORDS BEFORE "WATCH"

Reveal one tile

DIGITAL

Reveal all four tiles

WORDS BEFORE "WATCH"

  • DIGITAL
  • POCKET
  • STOP
  • WRIST
Reveal full answer

INDICATION

  • CUE
  • NOD
  • PROMPT
  • SIGNAL

OPPORTUNITY

  • BREAK
  • CHANCE
  • OPENING
  • SHOT

HOTEL AMENITIES

  • BREAKFAST
  • PARKING
  • POOL
  • WI-FI

WORDS BEFORE "WATCH"

  • DIGITAL
  • POCKET
  • STOP
  • WRIST

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