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NYT Connections #144 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, September 13, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, September 13, 2026Puzzle #144Updated Aug 20, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
LACKING IN FIRMNESS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
U.S. PRESIDENTS
Blue Group (Medium)
Say the words aloud. The connection may depend on sound more than spelling.
WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE TWO LETTERS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN ELEVATED LANDFORMS
The 16 Connections Words
PORRIDGE
GARFIELD
DROOPY
EMPTY
HEATHCLIFF
EXCESS
GRANT
SLACK
ODIE
PARAMOUNT
SAGGING
MADISON
FLACCID
KEWPIE
CLEVELAND
DOUBLESPEAK