You opened today's NYT Connections puzzle expecting a quick win before breakfast, just a few easy clicks and done, right? Not so fast. The NYT Connections puzzle May 26, as usual, must have kicked off with easy wins but then threw the classic lingo curveball.
Today's game is a sneaky mix of obvious and obscure. If you are wondering if TEDDY and GUMMY belong together or is the grid turning into a trap, then you have found your friend in our NYT Connections Hints May 26.
Once you are done making connections (literally), you can scroll down further to see the full NYT Connections May 26 answers ready. Let's tackle the 16 words head-on.
Hints for NYT Connections May 26, 2025
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Are you stuck on today's NYT Connections grid? Here's the right mix of clever and gentle nudges to get you going. The categories are hiding in plain sight in the 4x4 grid with 16 random words.
Check the NYT Connections May 26 hints below.
Yellow Group Hint: Bath and bedtime essentials
Green Group Hint: Total opposites
Blue Group Hint: Lacy undergarments
Purple Group Hint: Card games
Time for the big reveal. Scroll down for the NYT Connections May 26 answer.
NYT Connections Answers for May 26, 2025 (Monday)
Struggling with today’s puzzle? Here are the solutions for NYT Connections May 26:
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Find the NYT Connections May 26 answer below. The solution to today’s Connections #715 is ready for you to check—scroll down for the reveal!
YELLOW: Items in a linen closet (PILLOWCASE, SHEET, TOWEL, WASHCLOTH)
GREEN: Diametric (COUNTER, OPPOSITE, POLAR, REVERSE)
BLUE: Lingerie (GARTER, HOSE, SLIP, TEDDY)
PURPLE: Card games with first letter changed (DIN, FRIDGE, GUMMY, JOKER)
What is the NYT Connections Game?
NYT Connections is a daily word game from the New York Times where your task is to group 16 words into four sets of four words. Each set shares a hidden theme, some more obvious than others. The game, unlike Spelling Bee or Wordle, relies on wordplay more than vocabulary. The game uses a colour-coded system: yellow (easiest), green (trickier), blue (challenging), and purple (tough).
How to Play the NYT Connections Puzzle
There is a grid of 16 words. You have to spot four groups of four words that belong together. You get only four chances to make mistakes before the game ends. Once you think you have a group, hit submit. If correct, it will be validated.
Best Strategies to Solve NYT Connections Puzzles
If you want to level up your Connections games, scan for the obvious words first. Look for wordplay, puns, homophones, or letter swaps. Look for synonyms or themes. Use the process of elimination and don't overthink it. If you get stuck, use shuffle or take a break.
Other NYT Games to Explore
If you love NYT Connections, check out more from The New York Times. Wordle challenges you to guess a five-letter word in six attempts. Spelling Bee tasks you to form as many words as possible from a set of words. And for a quick puzzle, try Mini Crossword.
That's all for today's NYT Connections puzzle! Be sure to come back tomorrow for NYT Connections Hints and Answers for May 26, 2025.
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