What words fall under the category "THINGS BABIES DO"?

The words in the "THINGS BABIES DO" category are: NURSE, CRY, BABBLE, TEETHE.

What words fall under the category "MODIFY DECEPTIVELY"?

The words in the "MODIFY DECEPTIVELY" category are: COOK, DOCTOR, FUDGE, ALTER.

What words fall under the category "JUDY BLUME BOOKS"?

The words in the "JUDY BLUME BOOKS" category are: FOREVER, SUPERFUDGE, BLUBBER, DEENIE.

What words fall under the category "FISH MINUS A LETTER"?

The words in the "FISH MINUS A LETTER" category are: SALON, SURGEON, TROT, FOUNDER.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

May 19, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

FOREVER

SALON

COOK

SURGEON

NURSE

DOCTOR

FUDGE

SUPERFUDGE

CRY

BLUBBER

TROT

ALTER

FOUNDER

BABBLE

DEENIE

TEETHE

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

THINGS BABIES DO

NURSE · CRY · BABBLE · TEETHE

MODIFY DECEPTIVELY

COOK · DOCTOR · FUDGE · ALTER

JUDY BLUME BOOKS

FOREVER · SUPERFUDGE · BLUBBER · DEENIE

FISH MINUS A LETTER

SALON · SURGEON · TROT · FOUNDER

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