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NYT Connections #132 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026Puzzle #132Updated 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.
"I PROMISE!"
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
LONG, SKINNY THINGS OFTEN SEEN TOGETHER
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS OF FICTION
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH WORDS OF INTENTION
The 16 Connections Words
PLANETARIUM
ARROW
HOPE DIAMOND
FOR REAL
SAM SPADE
WISHY-WASHY
MIKE HAMMER
GOLF CLUB
CROSS MY HEART
PICK-UP STICK
SHERLOCK HOLMES
AIMEE MANN
PINKY SWEAR
HERCULE POIROT
SPAGHETTO
ON GOD