Connections Hints: Jun 13, 2026

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Meta: Puzzle #1178

Connections #1178 · 2026-06-13

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Group 1

Reveal category

SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE

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SAUCER

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SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE

  • SAUCER
  • SPOON
  • TEACUP
  • TONGS

Group 2

Reveal category

ENDURING SONG

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CLASSIC

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ENDURING SONG

  • CLASSIC
  • HIT
  • OLDIE
  • STANDARD

Group 3

Reveal category

USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS

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MAKEUP

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USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS

  • MAKEUP
  • MINIATURE
  • PROSTHETIC
  • PUPPET

Group 4

Reveal category

WORDS BEFORE "STORY" IN MOVIE TITLES

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CHRISTMAS

Reveal all four tiles

WORDS BEFORE "STORY" IN MOVIE TITLES

  • CHRISTMAS
  • NEVERENDING
  • TOY
  • WEST SIDE
Reveal full answer

SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE

  • SAUCER
  • SPOON
  • TEACUP
  • TONGS

ENDURING SONG

  • CLASSIC
  • HIT
  • OLDIE
  • STANDARD

USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS

  • MAKEUP
  • MINIATURE
  • PROSTHETIC
  • PUPPET

WORDS BEFORE "STORY" IN MOVIE TITLES

  • CHRISTMAS
  • NEVERENDING
  • TOY
  • WEST SIDE

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