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NYT Connections #77 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026Puzzle #77Updated Jul 8, 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.
CUT INTO THIN PIECES
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
MOTIF
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
GUITAR-PLAYING TECHNIQUES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
HOUSE OF ___
The 16 Connections Words
DRIFT
PLANE
WAX
PLOT
PLUCK
CARDS
SHAVE
THREAD
GRATE
PICK
WORSHIP
TAP
LORDS
STRUM
THEME
SLIVER