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NYT Connections #140 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Wednesday, September 9, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026Puzzle #140Updated 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.
HARD TO UNDERSTAND
Green Group (Easy)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
WORDS WITH "SMALL" PREFIXES
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
HORROR MOVIES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
WORDS BEFORE "FORCE"
The 16 Connections Words
INCOMPREHENSIBLE
ELECTROMAGNETIC
NANOTECHNOLOGY
ARACHNOPHOBIA
MICROBREWERY
BEWILDERING
PICOSECOND
HALLOWEEN
ESOTERIC
MINIVAN
OPAQUE
BRUTE
TASK
SAW
IT
G