What words fall under the category "WATERBIRDS"?

The words in the "WATERBIRDS" category are: COOT, TEAL, LOON, GOOSE.

What words fall under the category "INFORMANT"?

The words in the "INFORMANT" category are: CANARY, RAT, SNITCH, STOOLIE.

What words fall under the category "COMMON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS"?

The words in the "COMMON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS" category are: STRAW, BAG, CUTLERY, STIRRER.

What words fall under the category "___GRASS"?

The words in the "___GRASS" category are: CRAB, LEMON, BLUE, WHEAT.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

September 14, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

STRAW

CRAB

COOT

LEMON

BLUE

CANARY

TEAL

RAT

LOON

BAG

WHEAT

CUTLERY

SNITCH

GOOSE

STIRRER

STOOLIE

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

WATERBIRDS

COOT · TEAL · LOON · GOOSE

INFORMANT

CANARY · RAT · SNITCH · STOOLIE

COMMON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS

STRAW · BAG · CUTLERY · STIRRER

___GRASS

CRAB · LEMON · BLUE · WHEAT

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