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NYT Connections #55 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026Puzzle #55Updated Jun 16, 2026, 7:20 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
CREAMY SALAD DRESSINGS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
ATTENDANTS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
RARE THINGS, IDIOMATICALLY
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
WHAT "HOOPS" MIGHT REFER TO
The 16 Connections Words
BLACK SWAN
EARRINGS
BASKETBALL
COURT
GREEN GODDESS
SUITE
UNICORN
RANCH
BLUE MOON
BLUE CHEESE
RED TAPE
PERFECT STORM
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS GEAR
ENTOURAGE
CAESAR
RETINUE