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NYT Connections #45 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, June 5, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, June 5, 2026Puzzle #45Updated Jun 5, 2026, 7:30 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
ASSOCIATED WITH HANSEL AND GRETEL
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
BIT OF CEREAL
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
DEMI MOORE MOVIES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION
The 16 Connections Words
FLAKE
OSCAR
WITCH
GHOST
INCUBUS
BREADCRUMB
CLUSTER
SITUATIONSHIP
STRIPTEASE
PUFF
QUATRAIN
FOREST
OVEN
DISCLOSURE
LOOP
THE SUBSTANCE