NYT Connections #137 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, September 6, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
UNRESTRICTED PERMISSION
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
PLACES TO INSERT SOMETHING INTO ON A COMPUTER
Blue Group (Medium)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
ABBREVIATIONS FOLLOWED BY REDUNDANT WORD
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
ENDING WITH WAYS TO CARVE A SURFACE