What words fall under the category "NAVIGATE THROUGH, AS A RIVER"?

The words in the "NAVIGATE THROUGH, AS A RIVER" category are: CROSS, FORD, WADE, TRAVERSE.

What words fall under the category "MULTI-TIME NBA MVPS"?

The words in the "MULTI-TIME NBA MVPS" category are: JORDAN, BIRD, CURRY, JAMES.

What words fall under the category "NON-PALINDROMIC WORDS IN A FAMOUS PALINDROME"?

The words in the "NON-PALINDROMIC WORDS IN A FAMOUS PALINDROME" category are: SAW, ELBA, WAS, ABLE.

What words fall under the category "HOMOPHONES OF KINDS OF DOGS, FAMILIARLY"?

The words in the "HOMOPHONES OF KINDS OF DOGS, FAMILIARLY" category are: PITT, PALM, CIAO, PEEK.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

May 15, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

SAW

JORDAN

CROSS

PITT

ELBA

PALM

CIAO

FORD

WADE

BIRD

WAS

CURRY

JAMES

PEEK

ABLE

TRAVERSE

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

NAVIGATE THROUGH, AS A RIVER

CROSS · FORD · WADE · TRAVERSE

MULTI-TIME NBA MVPS

JORDAN · BIRD · CURRY · JAMES

NON-PALINDROMIC WORDS IN A FAMOUS PALINDROME

SAW · ELBA · WAS · ABLE

HOMOPHONES OF KINDS OF DOGS, FAMILIARLY

PITT · PALM · CIAO · PEEK

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