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NYT Connections #116 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, August 16, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, August 16, 2026Puzzle #116Updated Aug 16, 2026, 7:08 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
PARTICIPANT
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP MODIFIERS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
DESCRIPTORS FOR OUR HUMAN ANCESTORS
The 16 Connections Words
PARTY
ACTOR
HANDY
GRAND
UPRIGHT
HALF
STEP
PLAYER
WISE
CONCERT
SET
AGENT
SHOW
GREAT
FROM NEANDER
GIG