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NYT Connections #96 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, July 27, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Monday, July 27, 2026Puzzle #96Updated Jul 27, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
GYMNASTICS APPARATUS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
LONG TAPERED THINGS
Blue Group (Medium)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF SHIFTS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ICONS ON A SHOPPING SITE
The 16 Connections Words
CART
HORSE
CARROT
STICK
KNITTING NEEDLE
MAGNIFYING GLASS
BEAM
GRAVEYARD
BELL
ICICLE
RINGS
HEART
PARADIGM
STALACTITE
DOPPLER
VAULT