What words fall under the category "MAKE GLOSSY"?

The words in the "MAKE GLOSSY" category are: WAX, BUFF, SHINE, POLISH.

What words fall under the category "TRANSLUSCENT GOLDEN THINGS"?

The words in the "TRANSLUSCENT GOLDEN THINGS" category are: ALE, HONEY, CITRINE, AMBER.

What words fall under the category "FEATURES OF A BIRD'S HEAD"?

The words in the "FEATURES OF A BIRD'S HEAD" category are: CREST, COMB, WATTLE, BEAK.

What words fall under the category "NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED"?

The words in the "NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED" category are: POUR, HIVE, MIX, WIGHT.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

May 01, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

POUR

WAX

ALE

HIVE

CREST

HONEY

MIX

COMB

BUFF

WIGHT

WATTLE

CITRINE

SHINE

BEAK

AMBER

POLISH

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

MAKE GLOSSY

WAX · BUFF · SHINE · POLISH

TRANSLUSCENT GOLDEN THINGS

ALE · HONEY · CITRINE · AMBER

FEATURES OF A BIRD'S HEAD

CREST · COMB · WATTLE · BEAK

NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED

POUR · HIVE · MIX · WIGHT

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