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NYT Connections #42 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, June 1, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Monday, June 1, 2026Puzzle #42Updated May 31, 2026, 7:35 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
ROOM FEATURES
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
OLD-TIMEY LOUNGING ACCESSORIES
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
SUBJECTS IN TENNESSEE WILLIAMS TITLES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
___ RING
The 16 Connections Words
WEDDING
MENAGERIE
ONION
NEWSPAPER
CEILING
SLIPPERS
TREE
CAT
DOOR
TATTOO
PIPE
WALL
KEY
WINDOW
STREETCAR
ROBE