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NYT Connections #44 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Thursday, June 4, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Thursday, June 4, 2026Puzzle #44Updated Jun 4, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
PAINTING MEDIA
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
ESPRIT
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
STARTS OF CLASSIC HIP-HOP GROUPS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
GHOST ___
The 16 Connections Words
PUBLIC
WRITER
SALT
PEPPER
OIL
VINEGAR
KITCHEN
TEMPERA
PANACHE
GOUACHE
RUN
TOWN
BEASTIE
VERVE
ACRYLIC
GUSTO