What words fall under the category "THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW"?

The words in the "THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW" category are: BUTTER, RUBBER DUCK, SCHOOL BUS, PIKACHU.

What words fall under the category "BILLIARDS TERMS"?

The words in the "BILLIARDS TERMS" category are: BREAK, POCKET, RACK, CUE.

What words fall under the category "SLANG FOR A SAILOR"?

The words in the "SLANG FOR A SAILOR" category are: SALT, JACK, TAR, SEA DOG.

What words fall under the category "KINDS OF WOOD PLUS "S""?

The words in the "KINDS OF WOOD PLUS "S"" category are: STEAK, SOAK, SPINE, SASH.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

May 31, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

BUTTER

SALT

STEAK

BREAK

JACK

SOAK

POCKET

SPINE

RUBBER DUCK

TAR

RACK

SCHOOL BUS

PIKACHU

SEA DOG

SASH

CUE

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW

BUTTER · RUBBER DUCK · SCHOOL BUS · PIKACHU

BILLIARDS TERMS

BREAK · POCKET · RACK · CUE

SLANG FOR A SAILOR

SALT · JACK · TAR · SEA DOG

KINDS OF WOOD PLUS "S"

STEAK · SOAK · SPINE · SASH

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