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NYT Connections #181 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Tuesday, October 20, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026Puzzle #181Updated 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.
FINISH
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
LACKEY
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
MUSTACHES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
HOMOPHONES OF DISNEY CHARACTERS
The 16 Connections Words
CHEVRON
DOCK
BELL
PENCIL
POODLE
WRAP
MINI
MINION
WALRUS
PUPPET
CLOSE
HORSESHOE
ARIAL
STOP
STOOGE
END