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NYT Connections #115 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, August 15, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, August 15, 2026Puzzle #115Updated Aug 15, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
EXHAUSTED
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
SEGMENT
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
ENDING IN UNITS OF LENGTH
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR FOLLOW SECRETLY
The 16 Connections Words
GRINCH
BEANSTALK
STAGE
LANYARD
HIGHTAIL
LEG
SOUNDTRACK
HOTFOOT
BEAT
STRETCH
FRIED
CHAMOMILE
SPENT
EYESHADOW
PHASE
WORN OUT