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NYT Connections #41 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, May 31, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, May 31, 2026Puzzle #41Updated May 30, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
BILLIARDS TERMS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
SLANG FOR A SAILOR
Purple Group (Hardest)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF WOOD PLUS "S"
The 16 Connections Words
BUTTER
SALT
STEAK
BREAK
JACK
SOAK
POCKET
SPINE
RUBBER DUCK
TAR
RACK
SCHOOL BUS
PIKACHU
SEA DOG
SASH
CUE