Connections · Archive · #1228
Connections Answers #1228
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 — all four groups and the purple breakdown.
The Four Groups
Reveal the four groups
Connections answer · #1228
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Yellow · CLASSIC CHILDREN'S GAMES
LEAPFROGHOT POTATODUCK DUCK GOOSEMUSICAL CHAIRS
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Green · IMPORTANT PERSON
ALPHA DOGBIG CHEESETOP BANANAHEAVYWEIGHT
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Blue · FAMOUS PAINTINGS
SUNFLOWERSAMERICAN GOTHICCAMPBELL'S SOUP CANTHE SCREAM
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Purple · DOUBLE MISNOMERS (NEITHER WORD IS AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION)
ENGLISH HORNSWEETBREADMANTIS SHRIMPGRAPE-NUTS
The Purple Group
DOUBLE MISNOMERS (NEITHER WORD IS AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION)
ENGLISH HORN · SWEETBREAD · MANTIS SHRIMP · GRAPE-NUTS
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