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NYT Connections #32 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, May 22, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, May 22, 2026Puzzle #32Updated May 21, 2026, 7:50 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
REACH BACK OUT
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
THE WAY THINGS ARE DONE
Blue Group (Medium)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
PLACES WITH CONVEYOR BELTS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH NAME HOMOPHONES
The 16 Connections Words
LOOSEY-GOOSEY
CONVENTION
CHECK IN
BAGGAGE CLAIM
CARRY-ON
CUSTOM
CHECKOUT LANE
FOLLOW UP
ASSEMBLY LINE
EL NIÑO
SOCIAL NORM
TOUCH BASE
REVOLVING SUSHI BAR
UNWRITTEN RULE
RECONNECT
TAILOR-MADE