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NYT Connections #122 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, August 22, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, August 22, 2026Puzzle #122Updated 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.
CARPENTRY TOOLS
Green Group (Easy)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF MELON
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
GARDEN HOSE SETTINGS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
___ GIRLS OF POP CULTURE
The 16 Connections Words
BITTER
SPICE
MEAN
WINTER
HAMMER
CONE
PLANE
JET
GOLDEN
SAW
MIST
MUSK
GILMORE
CHISEL
WATER
SHOWER