What words fall under the category "GLASSWARE"?

The words in the "GLASSWARE" category are: FLUTE, STEIN, TUMBLER, COUPE.

What words fall under the category "MESS AROUND (WITH)"?

The words in the "MESS AROUND (WITH)" category are: PLAY, FIDDLE, MESS, TINKER.

What words fall under the category "MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS"?

The words in the "MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS" category are: PIANO, FORTE, LARGO, ALLEGRO.

What words fall under the category "ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "ASAP""?

The words in the "ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "ASAP"" category are: THERMOSTAT, BASSOON, BELFAST, NESQUICK.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

May 16, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

THERMOSTAT

PIANO

PLAY

FIDDLE

FLUTE

FORTE

MESS

BASSOON

BELFAST

STEIN

LARGO

TUMBLER

TINKER

NESQUICK

COUPE

ALLEGRO

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

GLASSWARE

FLUTE · STEIN · TUMBLER · COUPE

MESS AROUND (WITH)

PLAY · FIDDLE · MESS · TINKER

MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS

PIANO · FORTE · LARGO · ALLEGRO

ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "ASAP"

THERMOSTAT · BASSOON · BELFAST · NESQUICK

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