Connections Hints: Oct 29, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1340
Connections #1340 · 2026-10-29
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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
THINGS YOU PUT COINS INTO
Reveal one tile
PARKING METER
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS YOU PUT COINS INTO
- PARKING METER
- PAYPHONE
- PIGGY BANK
- WISHING WELL
Group 2
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH PENGUINS
Reveal one tile
ANTARCTICA
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH PENGUINS
- ANTARCTICA
- EMPEROR
- TUXEDO
- WADDLE
Group 3
Reveal category
ENDS OF FAMOUS FONTS
Reveal one tile
GOTHIC
Reveal all four tiles
ENDS OF FAMOUS FONTS
- GOTHIC
- ROMAN
- SANS
- TYPEWRITER
Group 4
Reveal category
THINGS THAT FEATURE THREE COLORS
Reveal one tile
CALICO
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS THAT FEATURE THREE COLORS
- CALICO
- CANDY CORN
- NEAPOLITAN
- TRAFFIC LIGHT
Reveal full answer
THINGS YOU PUT COINS INTO
- PARKING METER
- PAYPHONE
- PIGGY BANK
- WISHING WELL
ASSOCIATED WITH PENGUINS
- ANTARCTICA
- EMPEROR
- TUXEDO
- WADDLE
ENDS OF FAMOUS FONTS
- GOTHIC
- ROMAN
- SANS
- TYPEWRITER
THINGS THAT FEATURE THREE COLORS
- CALICO
- CANDY CORN
- NEAPOLITAN
- TRAFFIC LIGHT
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