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Connections #1321
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Find groups of four words that share something in common. Tap each category card to reveal hints! 🧩
Straightforward
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Straightforward
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Hint:Think about what connects these 4 words together thematically.
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Word Lengths:3, 5, 5, 5 letters
DISCERNMENT
EYE
FLAIR
SENSE
TASTE
Moderate
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Moderate
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Hint:Think about what connects these 4 words together thematically.
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Word Lengths:3, 4, 5, 6 letters
FASTEN
HITCH
LASH
TETHER
TIE
Tricky
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Tricky
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Hint:Think about what connects these 4 words together thematically.
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Word Lengths:3, 4, 4, 6 letters
SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZES
BELT
CUP
JACKET
RING
Very Challenging
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Very Challenging
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Hint:These words can all fill in the same blank to complete different phrases.
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Word Lengths:4, 4, 6, 6 letters
LOOSE ___
CANNON
CHANGE
ENDS
LIPS
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