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Connections #1260

calendar_today Friday, August 28, 2026

Find groups of four words that share something in common. Tap each category card to reveal hints! 🧩

Straightforward
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Category 1
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Straightforward
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Hint:

Think about what connects these 4 words together thematically.

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Word Lengths:

5, 9, 11, 12 letters

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First Letters:

N, R, S, S

Moderate
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Category 2
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Moderate
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Hint:

Think about what connects these 4 words together thematically.

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Word Lengths:

3, 3, 4, 8 letters

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First Letters:

M, N, S, T

Tricky
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Category 3
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Tricky
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Hint:

Think about what connects these 4 words together thematically.

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Word Lengths:

3, 3, 5, 7 letters

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First Letters:

B, C, E, M

Very Challenging
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Category 4
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Very Challenging
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Hint:

These words can all fill in the same blank to complete different phrases.

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Word Lengths:

4, 4, 4, 7 letters

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First Letters:

H, L, M, P

How to Play NYT Connections

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Find Groups

Look for four words that share something in common.

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Difficulty Levels

Yellow is easiest, then green, blue, and purple is hardest.

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Four Mistakes

You can make 4 mistakes before the game ends.

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Shuffle Words

Use the shuffle button to rearrange words for a fresh perspective.