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NYT Connections #120 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Thursday, August 20, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Thursday, August 20, 2026Puzzle #120Updated Aug 19, 2026, 3:57 PM 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)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF PIZZA
Green Group (Easy)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF NUMBERS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
SIMILARLY SHAPED TYPOGRAPHICAL MARKS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMALS
The 16 Connections Words
TELEPHONE
APOSTROPHE
OXFORD
SERIAL
HAWAIIAN
OKINA
RATCHET
COMMA
WHITE
PIGMENT
ATOMIC
DRAGONFLY
DIAVOLA
CEDILLA
MEAT LOVERS
SOCIAL SECURITY