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NYT Connections #180 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, October 19, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Monday, October 19, 2026Puzzle #180Updated Oct 1, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
SEETHE
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
ALL TALK
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
"MC" THINGS AT MCDONALD'S
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN BIRDS
The 16 Connections Words
MOHAWK
MUFFIN
HOT AIR
BALLOON
RAVE
WIND
FLURRY
STEAM
GAS
RIB
FUME
ALIBIS
BOIL
BLATHER
ESCROW
NUGGETS