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NYT Connections #143 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, September 12, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, September 12, 2026Puzzle #143Updated 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.
WAYS TO PERSONALIZE A CAR
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
PEOPLE IN AN ONLINE FORUM
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
THINGS THAT BLINK
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
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The 16 Connections Words
TURN SIGNAL
WEATHER
POSTER
BUMPER STICKER
VANITY PLATE
CURSOR
SPOILER
TROLL
SMOKE DETECTOR
FUZZY DICE
SPAMMER
NERD
RED
EYELIDS
HOOD ORNAMENT
LURKER