What words fall under the category "CARPENTRY TOOLS"?

The words in the "CARPENTRY TOOLS" category are: HAMMER, PLANE, SAW, CHISEL.

What words fall under the category "KINDS OF MELON"?

The words in the "KINDS OF MELON" category are: BITTER, WINTER, MUSK, WATER.

What words fall under the category "GARDEN HOSE SETTINGS"?

The words in the "GARDEN HOSE SETTINGS" category are: CONE, JET, MIST, SHOWER.

What words fall under the category "___ GIRLS OF POP CULTURE"?

The words in the "___ GIRLS OF POP CULTURE" category are: SPICE, MEAN, GOLDEN, GILMORE.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

August 22, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

BITTER

SPICE

MEAN

WINTER

HAMMER

CONE

PLANE

JET

GOLDEN

SAW

MIST

MUSK

GILMORE

CHISEL

WATER

SHOWER

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

CARPENTRY TOOLS

HAMMER · PLANE · SAW · CHISEL

KINDS OF MELON

BITTER · WINTER · MUSK · WATER

GARDEN HOSE SETTINGS

CONE · JET · MIST · SHOWER

___ GIRLS OF POP CULTURE

SPICE · MEAN · GOLDEN · GILMORE

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