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NYT Connections #131 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, August 31, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Monday, August 31, 2026Puzzle #131Updated Aug 19, 2026, 3:59 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
THINGS THAT COME IN TUBES
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
WARNINGS ON A SHIPPING BOX
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
HISTORICAL SOVEREIGN TITLES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
___ BOWL
The 16 Connections Words
SUPER
CALIPH
FRAGILE
LIPSTICK
SALAD
HEAVY
DUST
POSTER
PHARAOH
POKE
TOOTHPASTE
KHAN
PERISHABLE
TENNIS BALLS
SHOGUN
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