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NYT Connections #56 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Wednesday, June 17, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026Puzzle #56Updated Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
ALCOVE
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "ILK"
The 16 Connections Words
MOUTH
CAVITY
CLASSIC
CALLIOPE
IRIS
KINDLE
CHEEK
ECHO
NOOK
LIP
NEMESIS
TYPEFACE
SORTIE
RECESS
NERVE
NICHE