What words fall under the category "KINDS OF PIES"?

The words in the "KINDS OF PIES" category are: CHESS, PUMPKIN, PECAN, SHOOFLY.

What words fall under the category "THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH BUTTS"?

The words in the "THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH BUTTS" category are: MOON, PEACH, CAN, CABOOSE.

What words fall under the category "TENNIS SCORING TERMS"?

The words in the "TENNIS SCORING TERMS" category are: LOVE, ADVANTAGE, DEUCE, FORTY.

What words fall under the category "___ MUSTARD"?

The words in the "___ MUSTARD" category are: HONEY, HOT, YELLOW, COLONEL.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

May 21, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

LOVE

CHESS

HONEY

MOON

PEACH

HOT

YELLOW

PUMPKIN

ADVANTAGE

CAN

PECAN

COLONEL

DEUCE

SHOOFLY

CABOOSE

FORTY

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

KINDS OF PIES

CHESS · PUMPKIN · PECAN · SHOOFLY

THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH BUTTS

MOON · PEACH · CAN · CABOOSE

TENNIS SCORING TERMS

LOVE · ADVANTAGE · DEUCE · FORTY

___ MUSTARD

HONEY · HOT · YELLOW · COLONEL

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