Connections Hints: Jan 21, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #955
Connections #955 · 2026-01-21
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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
ITEMS TO RECYCLE
Reveal one tile
BOTTLE
Reveal all four tiles
ITEMS TO RECYCLE
- BOTTLE
- CAN
- CARDBOARD BOX
- NEWSPAPER
Group 2
Reveal category
BEDDING
Reveal one tile
BLANKET
Reveal all four tiles
BEDDING
- BLANKET
- SHAM
- SHEET
- THROW
Group 3
Reveal category
PLAGIARIZE
Reveal one tile
COPY
Reveal all four tiles
PLAGIARIZE
- COPY
- CRIB
- LIFT
- PIRATE
Group 4
Reveal category
BATMAN'S "BAT" THINGS
Reveal one tile
CAVE
Reveal all four tiles
BATMAN'S "BAT" THINGS
- CAVE
- MOBILE
- SIGNAL
- SUIT
Reveal full answer
ITEMS TO RECYCLE
- BOTTLE
- CAN
- CARDBOARD BOX
- NEWSPAPER
BEDDING
- BLANKET
- SHAM
- SHEET
- THROW
PLAGIARIZE
- COPY
- CRIB
- LIFT
- PIRATE
BATMAN'S "BAT" THINGS
- CAVE
- MOBILE
- SIGNAL
- SUIT
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