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NYT Connections #123 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, August 23, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, August 23, 2026Puzzle #123Updated 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.
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE THINGS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
DOUBLE VOWELS
Blue Group (Medium)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
MADE WITH POTATOES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
HOUSEHOLD STAIN REMOVERS
The 16 Connections Words
ANTIFREEZE
VACUUM
BAKING SODA
VOLCANO
VINEGAR
VODKA
TINDERBOX
POTATO BATTERY
SKIING
HOME FRIES
CLUB SODA
POWDER KEG
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
BAZAAR
VISCHYSSOISE
TIME BOMB