What words fall under the category "HAIRDOS"?

The words in the "HAIRDOS" category are: BEEHIVE, POMPADOUR, CHIGNON, BOUFFANT.

What words fall under the category "MORE READILY"?

The words in the "MORE READILY" category are: FIRST, SOONER, RATHER, PREFERABLY.

What words fall under the category "MARVEL CHARACTERS"?

The words in the "MARVEL CHARACTERS" category are: HAWKEYE, WOLVERINE, DAREDEVIL, NIGHTCRAWLER.

What words fall under the category "WORDS AFTER "THE" IN "STAR WARS" MOVIE TITLES"?

The words in the "WORDS AFTER "THE" IN "STAR WARS" MOVIE TITLES" category are: EMPIRE, LAST, FORCE, PHANTOM.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

May 23, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

FIRST

EMPIRE

LAST

BEEHIVE

HAWKEYE

SOONER

FORCE

WOLVERINE

PHANTOM

POMPADOUR

DAREDEVIL

RATHER

CHIGNON

NIGHTCRAWLER

PREFERABLY

BOUFFANT

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

HAIRDOS

BEEHIVE · POMPADOUR · CHIGNON · BOUFFANT

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