Connections Hints: Sep 30, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1207
Connections #1207 · 2026-09-30
Choose one group at a time
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
SECURITIES
Reveal one tile
BOND
Reveal all four tiles
SECURITIES
- BOND
- FUTURE
- OPTION
- STOCK
Group 2
Reveal category
THINGS THAT ARE SHAKEN (NOT STIRRED)
Reveal one tile
ETCH A SKETCH
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS THAT ARE SHAKEN (NOT STIRRED)
- ETCH A SKETCH
- MARTINI
- SPRAY PAINT
- TAMBOURINE
Group 3
Reveal category
GANGSTER MOVIES
Reveal one tile
BUGSY
Reveal all four tiles
GANGSTER MOVIES
- BUGSY
- CASINO
- DONNIE BRASCO
- SCARFACE
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH MONTH ABBREVIATIONS
Reveal one tile
DECENT
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH MONTH ABBREVIATIONS
- DECENT
- NOVELTY
- OCTOPUSSY
- SEPTUM
Reveal full answer
SECURITIES
- BOND
- FUTURE
- OPTION
- STOCK
THINGS THAT ARE SHAKEN (NOT STIRRED)
- ETCH A SKETCH
- MARTINI
- SPRAY PAINT
- TAMBOURINE
GANGSTER MOVIES
- BUGSY
- CASINO
- DONNIE BRASCO
- SCARFACE
STARTING WITH MONTH ABBREVIATIONS
- DECENT
- NOVELTY
- OCTOPUSSY
- SEPTUM
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