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NYT Connections #18 Answers

Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, May 8, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.

Friday, May 8, 2026Puzzle #18Updated May 11, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC

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Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.

CANOODLING

Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.

FIVE-SIDED THINGS

Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.

UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF"

Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.

ENDING IN CANDY BRANDS MINUS "S"

MEMENTO

LEFT FIELD

SCHOOL CROSSING SIGN

PITCHER'S MOUND

FIRST BASE

NOWHERE

HOME PLATE

FILM NERD

THE PENTAGON

THE BLUE

MAKING OUT

JEANS BACK POCKET

TONSIL HOCKEY

BURGER KING WHOPPER

THIN AIR

NECKING