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NYT Connections #156 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, September 25, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, September 25, 2026Puzzle #156Updated Aug 29, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
LUXE
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
PARTS OF A MECHANICAL CLOCK
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
FAMOUS DANS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
TAXONOMIC RANKS PLUS A LETTER
The 16 Connections Words
RATHER
BOUGIE
GENIUS
SPRING
BORDER
RATCHET
SWANK
SAVAGE
CLASSY
LEVY
PENDULUM
FANCY
ESCAPEMENT
POSH
FOAMILY
AYKROYD