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NYT Connections #20 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, May 10, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, May 10, 2026Puzzle #20Updated May 11, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
MUSIC PLAYER BUTTONS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
DESTINED
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
WHAT "SPRING" MIGHT REFER TO
The 16 Connections Words
SKIP
SEASON
LEAP
STIR
BOUND
PLAY
MUDDLE
COIL
REPEAT
SURE
POUR
FOUNTAIN
CERTAIN
SHUFFLE
GARNISH
FATED