Connections Hints: Aug 1, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1231
Connections #1231 · 2026-08-01
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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
BEDDING
Reveal one tile
COMFORTER
Reveal all four tiles
BEDDING
- COMFORTER
- SHAM
- SHEET
- THROW
Group 2
Reveal category
OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS SINCE 2010
Reveal one tile
BALE
Reveal all four tiles
OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS SINCE 2010
- BALE
- JORDAN
- PHOENIX
- WALTZ
Group 3
Reveal category
PERFORM SOME HOLE MACHINING OPERATIONS
Reveal one tile
BORE
Reveal all four tiles
PERFORM SOME HOLE MACHINING OPERATIONS
- BORE
- COUNTERSINK
- DRILL
- REAM
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH BREAD SHAPES
Reveal one tile
BOULEVARD
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH BREAD SHAPES
- BOULEVARD
- BUNDLE
- LOAFER
- ROLLS-ROYCE
Reveal full answer
BEDDING
- COMFORTER
- SHAM
- SHEET
- THROW
OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS SINCE 2010
- BALE
- JORDAN
- PHOENIX
- WALTZ
PERFORM SOME HOLE MACHINING OPERATIONS
- BORE
- COUNTERSINK
- DRILL
- REAM
STARTING WITH BREAD SHAPES
- BOULEVARD
- BUNDLE
- LOAFER
- ROLLS-ROYCE
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