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NYT Connections #182 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Wednesday, October 21, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026Puzzle #182Updated Oct 3, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
CLASSIC CHILDREN'S GAMES
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
IMPORTANT PERSON
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
FAMOUS PAINTINGS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
DOUBLE MISNOMERS (THAT ARE NEITHER PART OF THEIR NAME)
The 16 Connections Words
ENGLISH HORN
LEAPFROG
ALPHA DOG
SWEETBREAD
HOT POTATO
MANTIS SHRIMP
SUNFLOWERS
BIG CHEESE
AMERICAN GOTHIC
CHINESE CHECKERS
CAMPBELL'S SOUP CAN
DUCK DUCK GOOSE
TOP BANANA
THE SCREAM
MUSICAL CHAIRS
HEAVYWEIGHT