What words fall under the category "STEP IN A PROCESS"?

The words in the "STEP IN A PROCESS" category are: ROUND, STAGE, LEVEL, PHASE.

What words fall under the category "SOUND LIKE THUNDER"?

The words in the "SOUND LIKE THUNDER" category are: RUMBLE, ROLL, CLAP, BOOM.

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

The words in the "KINDS OF PUPPETS" category are: SHADOW, SOCK, HAND, STRING.

What words fall under the category "STANDING ___"?

The words in the "STANDING ___" category are: ORDERS, OVATION, JOKE, ROOM.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

April 29, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

ROUND

SHADOW

RUMBLE

ORDERS

OVATION

SOCK

HAND

ROLL

CLAP

JOKE

BOOM

STAGE

LEVEL

STRING

ROOM

PHASE

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

STEP IN A PROCESS

ROUND · STAGE · LEVEL · PHASE

SOUND LIKE THUNDER

RUMBLE · ROLL · CLAP · BOOM

KINDS OF PUPPETS

SHADOW · SOCK · HAND · STRING

STANDING ___

ORDERS · OVATION · JOKE · ROOM

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