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NYT Connections #88 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, July 19, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, July 19, 2026Puzzle #88Updated Jul 19, 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.
CIRCUIT COMPONENTS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
DIGITAL COUPLING VERBS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
THINGS TOILETS DO
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
___ FACE EXPRESSIONS
The 16 Connections Words
SWITCH
SWIRL
LONG
GAME
POKER
PAIR
FLUSH
STRAIGHT
RELAY
SYNC
DRAIN
FUSE
CONNECT
BREAKER
REFILL
JOIN