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NYT Connections #30 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026Puzzle #30Updated May 19, 2026, 7:25 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
STOVE KNOB SETTINGS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
POTENCY
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
MUSIC THEORY CONCEPTS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
"___ DAY" MOVIES
The 16 Connections Words
HIGH
KEY
INTENSITY
INDEPENDENCE
MIGHT
MODE
MEDIUM
INTERVAL
TRAINING
OFF
FORCE
SIMMER
CONCENTRATION
GROUNDHOG
THE LONGEST
SCALE