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NYT Connections #31 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Thursday, May 21, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Thursday, May 21, 2026Puzzle #31Updated May 21, 2026, 7:20 AM 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)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF PIES
Green Group (Easy)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH BUTTS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
TENNIS SCORING TERMS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
___ MUSTARD
The 16 Connections Words
LOVE
CHESS
HONEY
MOON
PEACH
HOT
YELLOW
PUMPKIN
ADVANTAGE
CAN
PECAN
COLONEL
DEUCE
SHOOFLY
CABOOSE
FORTY