Connections Hints: Oct 13, 2025
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Meta: Puzzle #855
Connections #855 · 2025-10-13
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Group 1
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METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS
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CAN OF WORMS
Reveal all four tiles
METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS
- CAN OF WORMS
- HORNET’S NEST
- MINEFIELD
- PANDORA’S BOX
Group 2
Reveal category
BAR EVENTS
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HAPPY HOUR
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BAR EVENTS
- HAPPY HOUR
- KARAOKE
- LIVE MUSIC
- TRIVIA NIGHT
Group 3
Reveal category
WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE
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ABOUT TIME
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WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE
- ABOUT TIME
- FINALLY
- GOOD RIDDANCE
- SAYONARA
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"
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AMERICAN HUSTLE
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ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"
- AMERICAN HUSTLE
- COMIC CON
- GOLDEN FLEECE
- LUCKY STIFF
Reveal full answer
METAPHORS FOR POTENTIALLY VOLATILE SITUATIONS
- CAN OF WORMS
- HORNET’S NEST
- MINEFIELD
- PANDORA’S BOX
BAR EVENTS
- HAPPY HOUR
- KARAOKE
- LIVE MUSIC
- TRIVIA NIGHT
WORDS AFTER A WELCOME DEPARTURE
- ABOUT TIME
- FINALLY
- GOOD RIDDANCE
- SAYONARA
ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SWINDLE"
- AMERICAN HUSTLE
- COMIC CON
- GOLDEN FLEECE
- LUCKY STIFF
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