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NYT Connections #109 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, August 9, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, August 9, 2026Puzzle #109Updated Aug 9, 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.
TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
CLASSIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think of entertainment titles and named works, not only dictionary definitions.
MOVIE SUBGENRES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
THINGS PEOPLE TRY TO GET OUT OF
The 16 Connections Words
SHIFT GEARS
JURY DUTY
SPACE OPERA
LABYRINTH
CAPS FOR SALE
ESCAPE ROOM
NEO-NOIR
COURSE-CORRECT
BAD DREAM
BUDDY COP
CORDUROY
CHANGE TACK
MADELINE
RECALIBRATE
SPAGHETTI WESTERN
GOODNIGHT MOON