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NYT Connections #73 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, July 4, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, July 4, 2026Puzzle #73Updated Jul 4, 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.
PERSIST
Green Group (Easy)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF POEMS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
TROPICAL DRINKS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
SWEET ___
The 16 Connections Words
LINGER
SPOT
EPIC
DREAMS
ZOMBIE
ODE
PEA
SCORPION
LAST
HURRICANE
NOTHINGS
STAY
BALLAD
CONTINUE
PAINKILLER
VILLANELLE