Connections Hints: Mar 16, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1009
Connections #1009 · 2026-03-16
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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
ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
Reveal one tile
GAGGLE
Reveal all four tiles
ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
- GAGGLE
- PACK
- POD
- PRIDE
Group 2
Reveal category
THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH BEING SLOW
Reveal one tile
GLACIER
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH BEING SLOW
- GLACIER
- MOLASSES
- SLOTH
- TRAFFIC
Group 3
Reveal category
SILENT "W"
Reveal one tile
CARTWRIGHT
Reveal all four tiles
SILENT "W"
- CARTWRIGHT
- TWO
- WRATH
- WRESTLE
Group 4
Reveal category
WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE STATE ABBREVIATIONS
Reveal one tile
ANY
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE STATE ABBREVIATIONS
- ANY
- EMMY
- ENVY
- OKAY
Reveal full answer
ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
- GAGGLE
- PACK
- POD
- PRIDE
THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH BEING SLOW
- GLACIER
- MOLASSES
- SLOTH
- TRAFFIC
SILENT "W"
- CARTWRIGHT
- TWO
- WRATH
- WRESTLE
WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE STATE ABBREVIATIONS
- ANY
- EMMY
- ENVY
- OKAY
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