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The 16 words in Connections #942
SCISSORS, GOOSEBUMP, HEATHERS, CLOTHESPIN, JAYWALK, SEESAW, DOVETAIL, CHILL, CROWBAR, AEROPLANE, SHIVER, SPEED, LITTER, TINGLE, MARSALA, LOITER.
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Progressive hints
Broad hints
- Spooked reactions
- Petty crimes
- Pivot points
- Edible beginnings
Category labels
- A bit of a response to strong emotions
- Break the rules
- First-class levers
- Starting with candy bars
Full solution — spoilers
The complete groupings for puzzle #942 are below.
- BIT OF A RESPONSE TO STRONG EMOTIONS: CHILL, GOOSEBUMP, SHIVER, TINGLE
- BREAK THE RULES: JAYWALK, LITTER, LOITER, SPEED
- FIRST-CLASS LEVERS: CLOTHESPIN, CROWBAR, SCISSORS, SEESAW
- STARTING WITH CANDY BARS: AEROPLANE, DOVETAIL, HEATHERS, MARSALA
Why the groups fit
Physical reactions
CHILL, GOOSEBUMP, SHIVER, and TINGLE describe physical reactions associated with strong emotions or being spooked.
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JAYWALK, LITTER, LOITER, and SPEED are actions that break rules or laws.
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Levers
CLOTHESPIN, CROWBAR, SCISSORS, and SEESAW are examples of first-class levers.
Candy-bar beginnings
The words begin with the names AERO, DOVE, HEATH, and MARS: AEROPLANE, DOVETAIL, HEATHERS, and MARSALA.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.A practical way to approach the puzzle
- Scan all 16 words and look for an obvious pair or trio.
- Before submitting, test whether a fourth word completes the same kind of connection.
- If you get stuck, use the broad hints first, then the category labels. Reveal the full groups only if you still need them.
Connections asks players to find four groups of four related words. The cited guides say players can make up to four mistakes.
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