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NYT Connections #25 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, May 15, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, May 15, 2026Puzzle #25Updated May 15, 2026, 6:15 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
NAVIGATE THROUGH, AS A RIVER
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
MULTI-TIME NBA MVPS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
NON-PALINDROMIC WORDS IN A FAMOUS PALINDROME
Purple Group (Hardest)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
HOMOPHONES OF KINDS OF DOGS, FAMILIARLY
The 16 Connections Words
SAW
JORDAN
CROSS
PITT
ELBA
PALM
CIAO
FORD
WADE
BIRD
WAS
CURRY
JAMES
PEEK
ABLE
TRAVERSE