Connections Hints: Aug 7, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1153
Connections #1153 · 2026-08-07
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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
COMPONENTS OF A CANDLE
Reveal one tile
FRAGRANCE
Reveal all four tiles
COMPONENTS OF A CANDLE
- FRAGRANCE
- JAR
- WAX
- WICK
Group 2
Reveal category
COLD THINGS
Reveal one tile
LIQUID NITROGEN
Reveal all four tiles
COLD THINGS
- LIQUID NITROGEN
- REFRIGERATOR
- SNOW
- SUNDAE
Group 3
Reveal category
PARTS OF AN ELEVATOR
Reveal one tile
BUTTONS
Reveal all four tiles
PARTS OF AN ELEVATOR
- BUTTONS
- CABLES
- MOTOR
- SHAFT
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH MALE ANIMALS
Reveal one tile
BUCKYBALL
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH MALE ANIMALS
- BUCKYBALL
- JACKPOT
- RAMBO
- TOMATILLO
Reveal full answer
COMPONENTS OF A CANDLE
- FRAGRANCE
- JAR
- WAX
- WICK
COLD THINGS
- LIQUID NITROGEN
- REFRIGERATOR
- SNOW
- SUNDAE
PARTS OF AN ELEVATOR
- BUTTONS
- CABLES
- MOTOR
- SHAFT
STARTING WITH MALE ANIMALS
- BUCKYBALL
- JACKPOT
- RAMBO
- TOMATILLO
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