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NYT Connections #124 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, August 24, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Monday, August 24, 2026Puzzle #124Updated 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.
FISH
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
PRINCIPAL
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
PRO-WRESTLING LINGO
Purple Group (Hardest)
Say the words aloud. The connection may depend on sound more than spelling.
LETTER HOMOPHONE PLUS TENNIS TERM
The 16 Connections Words
SOLE
DESERVE
MAIN
EYELET
HEEL
PRIME
EX-LOVE
ARCH
MULLET
KAYFABE
BESET
PIKE
FACE
TANG
CHIEF
JOBBER