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NYT Connections #138 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, September 7, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Monday, September 7, 2026Puzzle #138Updated Aug 19, 2026, 5:43 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
QUITE THE SAGA
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
PARTS OF A BRA
Blue Group (Medium)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
ASSOCIATED WITH PINE TREES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH DISNEY CHARACTERS
The 16 Connections Words
NEEDLES
TRAMPOLINE
CHRISTMAS
CUP
PLUTONIUM
TURPENTINE
YARN
SCAR TISSUE
CAR AIR FRESHENER
STITCH MARKER
FABRICATION
HOOK
TALL TALE
STRAP
FISH STORY
UNDERWIRE