Connectons hints & answer
Saturday, July 4 · Today's Connectons (#185) has four groups. Reveal the categories one at a time, or jump to the full grid below.
Hints
Take just one — each tap reveals a little more.
Hint 1+
There are 4 hidden groups to untangle.
Hint 2+
Group 1 hint: the connection is “Fireworks types.”
Hint 3+
Group 2 hint: the connection is “Night sky.”
Hint 4+
Group 3 hint: the connection is “Picnic treats.”
Hint 5+
Group 4 hint: the connection is “Bright colors.”
Hint 6+
Watch for a word that looks like it belongs in two groups — there's usually one decoy.
The answer
Today's Connectons groups: Fireworks types; Night sky; Picnic treats; Bright colors.
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What is today's Connectons answer?+
You'll find gentle hints first and then the full Connectons answer for Saturday, July 4 on this page — scroll to the reveal below.
Where can I get hints for Connectons without spoiling it?+
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