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NYT Connections #145 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, September 14, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Monday, September 14, 2026Puzzle #145Updated 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.
WATER BIRDS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
INFORMANT
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
COMMON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
___GRASS
The 16 Connections Words
STRAW
CRAB
COOT
LEMON
BLUE
CANARY
TEAL
RAT
LOON
BAG
WHEAT
CUTLERY
SNITCH
GOOSE
STIRRER
STOOLIE