What words fall under the category "CONDUIT"?

The words in the "CONDUIT" category are: MAIN, PIPE, LINE, DUCT.

What words fall under the category "SWINDLE"?

The words in the "SWINDLE" category are: STIFF, FLEECE, HOSE, SQUEEZE.

What words fall under the category "TEA-MAKING VERBS"?

The words in the "TEA-MAKING VERBS" category are: STEEP, STRAIN, BOIL, POUR.

What words fall under the category ""SCHOOL" MODIFIERS"?

The words in the ""SCHOOL" MODIFIERS" category are: PRIMARY, HIGH, GRAMMAR, GRADE.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

May 17, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

STEEP

PRIMARY

STRAIN

STIFF

HIGH

MAIN

FLEECE

GRAMMAR

HOSE

PIPE

SQUEEZE

BOIL

LINE

GRADE

POUR

DUCT

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

CONDUIT

MAIN · PIPE · LINE · DUCT

SWINDLE

STIFF · FLEECE · HOSE · SQUEEZE

TEA-MAKING VERBS

STEEP · STRAIN · BOIL · POUR

"SCHOOL" MODIFIERS

PRIMARY · HIGH · GRAMMAR · GRADE

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