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NYT Connections #118 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Tuesday, August 18, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026Puzzle #118Updated Aug 18, 2026, 7:25 AM UTC
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Every answer is available below, but hints, categories, and words stay covered until you choose to reveal them.
Yellow Group (Easiest)
Think of entertainment titles and named works, not only dictionary definitions.
SEEN AT A MOVIE PREMIERE
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
PJS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
THINGS THAT ARE ORANGE
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
THINGS THAT ARE GRITTY
The 16 Connections Words
RED CARPET
FILM NOIR
BASKETBALL
PRIVATE JET
SWEET POTATO
SANDPAPER
VELVET ROPE
FLYERS MASCOT
PRACTICAL JOKE
LIMOUSINE
TRAFFIC CONE
PETROLEUM JELLY
ORANGUTAN
COWBOY COFFEE
POETIC JUSTICE
PAPARAZZI