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NYT Connections #81 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, July 12, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, July 12, 2026Puzzle #81Updated Jul 12, 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.
REPRODUCTIVE PART OF FRUIT
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
BIT OF FRUIT-FLAVORED CANDY
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
VERBS IN A COLLEGE LIFE SLOGAN
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
STARTS OF U.S. CAPITALS
The 16 Connections Words
PARTY
NERD
MAD
STONE
DOT
DEN
PIP
STUDY
PHO
SPREE
SLEEP
PIT
RUNT
SAC
SEED
REPEAT