Connections Hints: Oct 31, 2026
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Meta: Puzzle #1324
Connections #1324 · 2026-10-31
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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
WORDS MEANING GOOD THAT SOUND BAD
Reveal one tile
GNARLY
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS MEANING GOOD THAT SOUND BAD
- GNARLY
- KILLER
- SICK
- WICKED
Group 2
Reveal category
MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS
Reveal one tile
DIRTY
Reveal all four tiles
MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS
- DIRTY
- DRY
- SHAKEN
- UP
Group 3
Reveal category
THINGS WITH STRINGS
Reveal one tile
GUITAR
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS WITH STRINGS
- GUITAR
- MARIONETTE
- TASSEL
- TENNIS RACKET
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH DOG COMMANDS
Reveal one tile
DOWNFALL
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH DOG COMMANDS
- DOWNFALL
- SHAKESPEARE
- SITCOM
- STAYCATION
Reveal full answer
WORDS MEANING GOOD THAT SOUND BAD
- GNARLY
- KILLER
- SICK
- WICKED
MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS
- DIRTY
- DRY
- SHAKEN
- UP
THINGS WITH STRINGS
- GUITAR
- MARIONETTE
- TASSEL
- TENNIS RACKET
STARTING WITH DOG COMMANDS
- DOWNFALL
- SHAKESPEARE
- SITCOM
- STAYCATION
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