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NYT Connections #121 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, August 21, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, August 21, 2026Puzzle #121Updated Aug 19, 2026, 3:57 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
THINGS MOST ANIMALS NEED
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
CALLS TO BEGIN A PERFORMANCE
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
___ KIDS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ONCE IN A ___
The 16 Connections Words
WIMPY
WHILE
SLEEP
GENERATION
LIFETIME
ACTION
OXYGEN
COMEBACK
SHOWTIME
KARATE
SUNDANCE
PLACES
WATER
BLUE MOON
CURTAIN UP
NUTRITION