Connections Hints: Jan 26, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #960
Connections #960 · 2026-01-26
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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
EXPLOIT
Reveal one tile
DRAIN
Reveal all four tiles
EXPLOIT
- DRAIN
- FLEECE
- MILK
- SQUEEZE
Group 2
Reveal category
DAUNT
Reveal one tile
BUFFALO
Reveal all four tiles
DAUNT
- BUFFALO
- COW
- RATTLE
- RUFFLE
Group 3
Reveal category
ICONIC ACTRESSES
Reveal one tile
CLOSE
Reveal all four tiles
ICONIC ACTRESSES
- CLOSE
- FIELD
- FOSTER
- WEAVER
Group 4
Reveal category
MAMMALS MINUS LAST LETTER
Reveal one tile
BADGE
Reveal all four tiles
MAMMALS MINUS LAST LETTER
- BADGE
- GOA
- MOOS
- RABBI
Reveal full answer
EXPLOIT
- DRAIN
- FLEECE
- MILK
- SQUEEZE
DAUNT
- BUFFALO
- COW
- RATTLE
- RUFFLE
ICONIC ACTRESSES
- CLOSE
- FIELD
- FOSTER
- WEAVER
MAMMALS MINUS LAST LETTER
- BADGE
- GOA
- MOOS
- RABBI
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