What words fall under the category "TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH"?

The words in the "TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH" category are: SHIFT GEARS, COURSE-CORRECT, CHANGE TACK, RECALIBRATE.

What words fall under the category "CLASSIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS"?

The words in the "CLASSIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS" category are: CAPS FOR SALE, CORDUROY, MADELINE, GOODNIGHT MOON.

What words fall under the category "MOVIE SUBGENRES"?

The words in the "MOVIE SUBGENRES" category are: SPACE OPERA, NEO-NOIR, BUDDY COP, SPAGHETTI WESTERN.

What words fall under the category "THINGS PEOPLE TRY TO GET OUT OF"?

The words in the "THINGS PEOPLE TRY TO GET OUT OF" category are: JURY DUTY, LABYRINTH, ESCAPE ROOM, BAD DREAM.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

August 09, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

SHIFT GEARS

JURY DUTY

SPACE OPERA

LABYRINTH

CAPS FOR SALE

ESCAPE ROOM

NEO-NOIR

COURSE-CORRECT

BAD DREAM

BUDDY COP

CORDUROY

CHANGE TACK

MADELINE

RECALIBRATE

SPAGHETTI WESTERN

GOODNIGHT MOON

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH

SHIFT GEARS · COURSE-CORRECT · CHANGE TACK · RECALIBRATE

CLASSIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS

CAPS FOR SALE · CORDUROY · MADELINE · GOODNIGHT MOON

MOVIE SUBGENRES

SPACE OPERA · NEO-NOIR · BUDDY COP · SPAGHETTI WESTERN

THINGS PEOPLE TRY TO GET OUT OF

JURY DUTY · LABYRINTH · ESCAPE ROOM · BAD DREAM

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