Connections Hints: Feb 27, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #992
Connections #992 · 2026-02-27
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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
BACKSTABBER
Reveal one tile
JUDAS
Reveal all four tiles
BACKSTABBER
- JUDAS
- SNAKE
- TRAITOR
- TURNCOAT
Group 2
Reveal category
AURA
Reveal one tile
AIR
Reveal all four tiles
AURA
- AIR
- IMPRESSION
- MANNER
- QUALITY
Group 3
Reveal category
KINDS OF CHAIN REACTION "EFFECTS"
Reveal one tile
BUTTERFLY
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF CHAIN REACTION "EFFECTS"
- BUTTERFLY
- DOMINO
- RIPPLE
- SNOWBALL
Group 4
Reveal category
___ PRESS
Reveal one tile
BENCH
Reveal all four tiles
___ PRESS
- BENCH
- DRILL
- FRENCH
- PRINTING
Reveal full answer
BACKSTABBER
- JUDAS
- SNAKE
- TRAITOR
- TURNCOAT
AURA
- AIR
- IMPRESSION
- MANNER
- QUALITY
KINDS OF CHAIN REACTION "EFFECTS"
- BUTTERFLY
- DOMINO
- RIPPLE
- SNOWBALL
___ PRESS
- BENCH
- DRILL
- FRENCH
- PRINTING
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