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NYT Connections #125 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Tuesday, August 25, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026Puzzle #125Updated 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.
SURFACE-LEVEL
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
SCI-FI PHENOMENA
Blue Group (Medium)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STEPHEN KING FILM ADAPTATIONS, WITH "THE"
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN ICE CREAM ORDERS
The 16 Connections Words
SUPERFICIAL
HYPERSPACE
HARLEM SHAKE
LICKETY-SPLIT
RUNNING MAN
TRAFFIC CONE
TIME WARP
LONG WALK
ONE-DIMENSIONAL
PARALLEL UNIVERSE
GREEN MILE
INSIDE SCOOP
COSMETIC
SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
TELEPORTATION
SKIN-DEEP