Connections Hints: Sep 14, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1288
Connections #1288 · 2026-09-14
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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
WATERBIRDS
Reveal one tile
COOT
Reveal all four tiles
WATERBIRDS
- COOT
- GOOSE
- LOON
- TEAL
Group 2
Reveal category
INFORMANT
Reveal one tile
CANARY
Reveal all four tiles
INFORMANT
- CANARY
- RAT
- SNITCH
- STOOLIE
Group 3
Reveal category
COMMON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS
Reveal one tile
BAG
Reveal all four tiles
COMMON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS
- BAG
- CUTLERY
- STIRRER
- STRAW
Group 4
Reveal category
___GRASS
Reveal one tile
BLUE
Reveal all four tiles
___GRASS
- BLUE
- CRAB
- LEMON
- WHEAT
Reveal full answer
WATERBIRDS
- COOT
- GOOSE
- LOON
- TEAL
INFORMANT
- CANARY
- RAT
- SNITCH
- STOOLIE
COMMON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS
- BAG
- CUTLERY
- STIRRER
- STRAW
___GRASS
- BLUE
- CRAB
- LEMON
- WHEAT
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