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NYT Connections #53 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, June 14, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, June 14, 2026Puzzle #53Updated Jun 14, 2026, 7:25 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
CLASSIC SLAPSTICK PROPS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
THINGS THAT SPIN
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
FEATURED IN "ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND"
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
WHAT "MA" MIGHT REFER TO
The 16 Connections Words
GRINDSTONE
MOTHER
CATERPILLAR
CREAM PIE
MASSACHUSETTS
TEA PARTY
GYROSCOPE
GLOBE
POCKET WATCH
SELTZER BOTTLE
MILLIAMPERE
ROULETTE WHEEL
BANANA PEEL
MASTER OF ARTS
RABBIT HOLE
RUBBER CHICKEN