Connections Hints: Jun 17, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1177
Connections #1177 · 2026-06-17
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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
ALCOVE
Reveal one tile
CAVITY
Reveal all four tiles
ALCOVE
- CAVITY
- NICHE
- NOOK
- RECESS
Group 2
Reveal category
BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
Reveal one tile
CHEEK
Reveal all four tiles
BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
- CHEEK
- LIP
- MOUTH
- NERVE
Group 3
Reveal category
FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
Reveal one tile
CALLIOPE
Reveal all four tiles
FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
- CALLIOPE
- ECHO
- IRIS
- NEMESIS
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "ILK"
Reveal one tile
CLASSIC
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "ILK"
- CLASSIC
- KINDLE
- SORTIE
- TYPEFACE
Reveal full answer
ALCOVE
- CAVITY
- NICHE
- NOOK
- RECESS
BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
- CHEEK
- LIP
- MOUTH
- NERVE
FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
- CALLIOPE
- ECHO
- IRIS
- NEMESIS
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "ILK"
- CLASSIC
- KINDLE
- SORTIE
- TYPEFACE
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