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NYT Connections #39 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, May 29, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, May 29, 2026Puzzle #39Updated May 28, 2026, 8:50 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
OCEANS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
SOURCES OF DISTINCTIVE SMELLS
Blue Group (Medium)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF ROOMS IN A MANSION
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
WHAT "PA" MIGHT REFER TO
The 16 Connections Words
POWDER
FATHER
READING
ATLANTIC
PENNSYLVANIA
BILLIARD
PACIFIC
BO
AMMONIA
PROTACTINIUM
WET DOG
DRAWING
SOUTHERN
DURIAN
PUBLIC ADDRESS
ARCTIC