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NYT Connections #27 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, May 17, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, May 17, 2026Puzzle #27Updated May 16, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
CONDUIT
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
SWINDLE
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
TEA-MAKING VERBS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
"SCHOOL" MODIFIERS
The 16 Connections Words
STEEP
PRIMARY
STRAIN
STIFF
HIGH
MAIN
FLEECE
GRAMMAR
HOSE
PIPE
SQUEEZE
BOIL
LINE
GRADE
POUR
DUCT