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NYT Connections #26 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, May 16, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, May 16, 2026Puzzle #26Updated May 15, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC
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Every answer is available below, but hints, categories, and words stay covered until you choose to reveal them.
Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
GLASSWARE
Green Group (Easy)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
MESS AROUND (WITH)
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "ASAP"
The 16 Connections Words
THERMOSTAT
PIANO
PLAY
FIDDLE
FLUTE
FORTE
MESS
BASSOON
BELFAST
STEIN
LARGO
TUMBLER
TINKER
NESQUICK
COUPE
ALLEGRO