Connections hints for Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Connections #1180 · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · edited by Wyna Liu

MAXMATCHBOXMAROONAVERAGEBLINKCARMINESUMFLASHCOUNTHEARTBEATCINNABARTONKAHOT WHEELSVERMILLIONTRICEMICRO MACHINES

Pick a color and tap for the next hint. Each tap gives away a little more: First letters → One word → The theme → Full group.

  1. Yellow (easiest)0/4 hints
  2. Green0/4 hints
  3. Blue0/4 hints
  4. Purple (trickiest)0/4 hints
Show all Connections answers for September 3, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Two Shakes Of A Lamb'S Tail (yellow): BLINK, FLASH, HEARTBEAT, TRICE
  • Shades Of Red (green): CARMINE, CINNABAR, MAROON, VERMILLION
  • Toy Car Brands (blue): HOT WHEELS, MATCHBOX, MICRO MACHINES, TONKA
  • Spreadsheet Functions (purple): AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, SUM

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