Connections Hints: Jul 25, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1221
Connections #1221 · 2026-07-25
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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
SPANISH RELATIVES
Reveal one tile
ABUELA
Reveal all four tiles
SPANISH RELATIVES
- ABUELA
- HIJO
- MADRE
- PRIMO
Group 2
Reveal category
START TO CRY, WITH "UP"
Reveal one tile
CHOKE
Reveal all four tiles
START TO CRY, WITH "UP"
- CHOKE
- MIST
- TEAR
- WELL
Group 3
Reveal category
AFRICAN CURRENCIES
Reveal one tile
KWANZA
Reveal all four tiles
AFRICAN CURRENCIES
- KWANZA
- LEONE
- NAIRA
- RAND
Group 4
Reveal category
STRIP ___
Reveal one tile
CLUB
Reveal all four tiles
STRIP ___
- CLUB
- MALL
- POKER
- STEAK
Reveal full answer
SPANISH RELATIVES
- ABUELA
- HIJO
- MADRE
- PRIMO
START TO CRY, WITH "UP"
- CHOKE
- MIST
- TEAR
- WELL
AFRICAN CURRENCIES
- KWANZA
- LEONE
- NAIRA
- RAND
STRIP ___
- CLUB
- MALL
- POKER
- STEAK
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