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NYT Connections #126 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Wednesday, August 26, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026Puzzle #126Updated 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.
"THERE YOU HAVE IT!"
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
KNACK
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
WHAT "P" MIGHT STAND FOR
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
KEY ___
The 16 Connections Words
PARK
LIME
PIANO
FORTE
LARGO
PRESTO
SIGNATURE
PAGE
GIFT
PHOSPHORUS
BEHOLD
CHAIN
VOILÀ
TALENT
SHAZAM
STRENGTH