What words fall under the category ""I PROMISE!""?

The words in the ""I PROMISE!"" category are: FOR REAL, CROSS MY HEART, PINKY SWEAR, ON GOD.

What words fall under the category "LONG, SKINNY THINGS OFTEN SEEN TOGETHER"?

The words in the "LONG, SKINNY THINGS OFTEN SEEN TOGETHER" category are: ARROW, GOLF CLUB, PICK-UP STICK, SPAGHETTO.

What words fall under the category "PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS OF FICTION"?

The words in the "PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS OF FICTION" category are: SAM SPADE, MIKE HAMMER, SHERLOCK HOLMES, HERCULE POIROT.

What words fall under the category "STARTING WITH WORDS OF INTENTION"?

The words in the "STARTING WITH WORDS OF INTENTION" category are: PLANETARIUM, HOPE DIAMOND, WISHY-WASHY, AIMEE MANN.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

September 01, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

PLANETARIUM

ARROW

HOPE DIAMOND

FOR REAL

SAM SPADE

WISHY-WASHY

MIKE HAMMER

GOLF CLUB

CROSS MY HEART

PICK-UP STICK

SHERLOCK HOLMES

AIMEE MANN

PINKY SWEAR

HERCULE POIROT

SPAGHETTO

ON GOD

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

"I PROMISE!"

FOR REAL · CROSS MY HEART · PINKY SWEAR · ON GOD

LONG, SKINNY THINGS OFTEN SEEN TOGETHER

ARROW · GOLF CLUB · PICK-UP STICK · SPAGHETTO

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS OF FICTION

SAM SPADE · MIKE HAMMER · SHERLOCK HOLMES · HERCULE POIROT

STARTING WITH WORDS OF INTENTION

PLANETARIUM · HOPE DIAMOND · WISHY-WASHY · AIMEE MANN

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