Connections Hints: Sep 17, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1296
Connections #1296 · 2026-09-17
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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
ELASTICITY
Reveal one tile
BOUNCE
Reveal all four tiles
ELASTICITY
- BOUNCE
- FLEXIBILITY
- GIVE
- SPRING
Group 2
Reveal category
THINGS THAT ARE UNDERGROUND
Reveal one tile
MINE SHAFT
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS THAT ARE UNDERGROUND
- MINE SHAFT
- SEWER LINE
- SUBWAY STATION
- WELL
Group 3
Reveal category
HUGH JACKMAN MOVIES, WITH "THE"
Reveal one tile
FOUNTAIN
Reveal all four tiles
HUGH JACKMAN MOVIES, WITH "THE"
- FOUNTAIN
- PRESTIGE
- SHEEP DETECTIVES
- WOLVERINE
Group 4
Reveal category
LOVE ___
Reveal one tile
HANDLES
Reveal all four tiles
LOVE ___
- HANDLES
- LANGUAGE
- TAP
- TRIANGLE
Reveal full answer
ELASTICITY
- BOUNCE
- FLEXIBILITY
- GIVE
- SPRING
THINGS THAT ARE UNDERGROUND
- MINE SHAFT
- SEWER LINE
- SUBWAY STATION
- WELL
HUGH JACKMAN MOVIES, WITH "THE"
- FOUNTAIN
- PRESTIGE
- SHEEP DETECTIVES
- WOLVERINE
LOVE ___
- HANDLES
- LANGUAGE
- TAP
- TRIANGLE
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