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NYT Connections #142 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, September 11, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, September 11, 2026Puzzle #142Updated Aug 20, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE STICKING OUT OF A WINDOW
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN CLASSICS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "HAPPENING NOW"
The 16 Connections Words
CATIO
ALTERNATING CURRENT
LEAD
CLOTHESLINE
ATLANTIC CITY
WEDDING PRESENT
AIR CONDITIONER
ADULT CONTEMPORARY
ACTINIUM
SEXTANT
BADLANDS
SULFUR
THUNDER ROAD
FLOWER BOX
KRYPTON
BORN TO RUN