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NYT Connections #78 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Thursday, July 9, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Thursday, July 9, 2026Puzzle #78Updated Jul 9, 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.
NON-ALCOHOLIC DESIGNATORS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
MUSIC PUBLICATIONS
Blue Group (Medium)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF RUGS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
PONTIAC MODELS
The 16 Connections Words
THROW
VIRGIN
SPIN
PRAYER
NA
ROLLING STONE
PERSIAN
FIREBIRD
G6
SHAG
ZERO-PROOF
GRAND PRIX
BILLBOARD
TRANS AM
PITCHFORK
SPIRIT-FREE