Connections hints for Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Connections #1228 · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · edited by Wyna Liu

ENGLISH HORNLEAPFROGALPHA DOGSWEETBREADHOT POTATOMANTIS SHRIMPSUNFLOWERSBIG CHEESEAMERICAN GOTHICGRAPE-NUTSCAMPBELL'S SOUP CANDUCK DUCK GOOSETOP BANANATHE SCREAMMUSICAL CHAIRSHEAVYWEIGHT

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Show all Connections answers for October 21, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Classic Children'S Games (yellow): DUCK DUCK GOOSE, HOT POTATO, LEAPFROG, MUSICAL CHAIRS
  • Important Person (green): ALPHA DOG, BIG CHEESE, HEAVYWEIGHT, TOP BANANA
  • Famous Paintings (blue): AMERICAN GOTHIC, CAMPBELL'S SOUP CAN, SUNFLOWERS, THE SCREAM
  • Double Misnomers (Neither Word Is An Accurate Description) (purple): ENGLISH HORN, GRAPE-NUTS, MANTIS SHRIMP, SWEETBREAD

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