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NYT Connections #101 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, August 1, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, August 1, 2026Puzzle #101Updated Aug 1, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
BEDDING
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS SINCE 2010
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
PERFORM SOME HOLE MACHINING OPERATIONS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH BREAD SHAPES
The 16 Connections Words
WALTZ
LOAFER
SHAM
BORE
REAM
BOULEVARD
SHEET
BALE
THROW
BUNDLE
JORDAN
ROLLS-ROYCE
PHOENIX
DRILL
COMFORTER
COUNTERSINK