What words fall under the category "HOMOPHONES"?

The words in the "HOMOPHONES" category are: PÈRE, PEAR, PAIR, PARE.

What words fall under the category "RUPTURE"?

The words in the "RUPTURE" category are: POP, SPLIT, BLOW, CRACK.

What words fall under the category "MLB PLAYER"?

The words in the "MLB PLAYER" category are: PADRE, ROYAL, RED, TWIN.

What words fall under the category "FRUIT ANAGRAMS"?

The words in the "FRUIT ANAGRAMS" category are: WIKI, LUMP, CHEAP, EARP.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

May 18, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

WIKI

POP

SPLIT

PADRE

PÈRE

LUMP

BLOW

CHEAP

EARP

PEAR

CRACK

ROYAL

RED

PAIR

TWIN

PARE

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

HOMOPHONES

PÈRE · PEAR · PAIR · PARE

RUPTURE

POP · SPLIT · BLOW · CRACK

MLB PLAYER

PADRE · ROYAL · RED · TWIN

FRUIT ANAGRAMS

WIKI · LUMP · CHEAP · EARP

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