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NYT Connections #72 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, July 3, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, July 3, 2026Puzzle #72Updated Jul 3, 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.
POSITIVE FEELINGS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
RETRO EXPRESSIONS OF APPROVAL
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
BAD THINGS TO GIVE SOMEONE
Purple Group (Hardest)
Say the words aloud. The connection may depend on sound more than spelling.
WHAT THINGS PRONOUNCED "T" MIGHT REFER TO
The 16 Connections Words
HOT DRINK
RUNAROUND
FELICITY
SHIRT
WARM FUZZIES
GOSSIP
COOL BEANS
DIRTY LOOK
COLD SHOULDER
HAPPINESS
RIGHT ON
HARD TIME
FAR OUT
GOLF ACCESSORY
BLISS
GROOVY