Today's Connections answer
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NYT Connections #15 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026Puzzle #15Updated May 11, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
GLIMMER
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
INVOLUNTARY ACTIONS
Blue Group (Medium)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF KNOTS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH UNITS IN COMPETITIONS
The 16 Connections Words
HINT
HITCH
POINTER
HICCUP
BEND
SETBACK
BLINK
SUGGESTION
SNEEZE
WHIFF
SHIVER
FLICKER
GAMELAN
SHEEPSHANK
MATCHSTICK
BOWLINE