Connections Hints: Dec 20, 2025
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Meta: Puzzle #923
Connections #923 · 2025-12-20
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Group 1
Reveal category
CONTAINERS
Reveal one tile
BUCKET
Reveal all four tiles
CONTAINERS
- BUCKET
- CAN
- DRUM
- TIN
Group 2
Reveal category
LAUNDRY SERVICES
Reveal one tile
DRY
Reveal all four tiles
LAUNDRY SERVICES
- DRY
- FOLD
- PRESS
- WASH
Group 3
Reveal category
BRITISH BANDS FORMED IN THE 1970S, WITH "THE"
Reveal one tile
CLASH
Reveal all four tiles
BRITISH BANDS FORMED IN THE 1970S, WITH "THE"
- CLASH
- CURE
- DAMNED
- FALL
Group 4
Reveal category
ROCK ___
Reveal one tile
BOTTOM
Reveal all four tiles
ROCK ___
- BOTTOM
- LOBSTER
- MUSIC
- SALT
Reveal full answer
CONTAINERS
- BUCKET
- CAN
- DRUM
- TIN
LAUNDRY SERVICES
- DRY
- FOLD
- PRESS
- WASH
BRITISH BANDS FORMED IN THE 1970S, WITH "THE"
- CLASH
- CURE
- DAMNED
- FALL
ROCK ___
- BOTTOM
- LOBSTER
- MUSIC
- SALT
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