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NYT Connections #106 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Thursday, August 6, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Thursday, August 6, 2026Puzzle #106Updated Aug 6, 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.
CLASSIC WOODEN TOYS
Green Group (Easy)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
PLACES WITH LANES
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
ICONIC ROMAN LANDMARKS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
PLACES WITH NETS
The 16 Connections Words
SWIMMING POOL
TENNIS COURT
FREEWAY
HOCKEY RINK
BARCLAYS CENTER
COLOSSEUM
SUPERMARKET
JACOB'S LADDER
PANTHEON
BOWLING ALLEY
LINCOLN LOGS
SPANISH STEPS
ALPHABET BLOCKS
FISHING BOAT
TREVI FOUNTAIN
CUP-AND-BALL