Today's Connections answer
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NYT Connections #36 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026Puzzle #36Updated May 25, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
MATTER AT HAND
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
'80S COMEDIES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ANAGRAMS
The 16 Connections Words
BIG
RING
TINSEL
FOCUS
AIRPLANE
CUP
POINT
SILENT
LISTEN
CLUE
SUBJECT
TWINS
PENNANT
ENLIST
CONCERN
MEDAL