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NYT Connections #28 Answers

Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, May 18, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.

Monday, May 18, 2026Puzzle #28Updated May 17, 2026, 7:40 AM UTC

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Every answer is available below, but hints, categories, and words stay covered until you choose to reveal them.

Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.

HOMOPHONES

Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.

RUPTURE

Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.

MLB PLAYER

Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.

FRUIT ANAGRAMS

WIKI

POP

SPLIT

PADRE

PÈRE

LUMP

BLOW

CHEAP

EARP

PEAR

CRACK

ROYAL

RED

PAIR

TWIN

PARE