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NYT Connections #161 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Wednesday, September 30, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026Puzzle #161Updated Sep 12, 2026, 11:43 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
SECURITIES
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
THINGS THAT ARE SHAKEN (NOT STIRRED)
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
GANGSTER MOVIES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH MONTH ABBREVIATIONS
The 16 Connections Words
TAMBOURINE
SEPTUM
DECENT
BOND
MARTINI
OPTION
NOVELTY
CASINO
SPRAY PAINT
OCTOPUSSY
DONNIE BRASCO
FUTURE
BUGSY
ETCH-A-SKETCH
STOCK
SCARFACE