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August 2026 Connections clues and definitions
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Why CHOPPED, GREEK, HOUSE and WEDGE Go Together
Each word is an established menu label for a style or type of salad.
Explain this connection →2026-08-29How AT LAST, HERALD, HYDRANT and TRITONE Hide Greek Myth Figures
The openings of these entries spell the names ATLAS, HERA, HYDRA and TRITON.
Explain this connection →2026-08-29Why ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, ENGINE and RADIATOR Go Together
These four concrete automotive terms identify equipment normally found beneath a car's hood.
Explain this connection →2026-08-29Why CONTROL, ESCAPE, SHIFT and SPACE Go Together
All four words appear as labels or names for standard keys on computer keyboards.
Explain this connection →2026-08-27Connections Answers for August 27, 2026: MOVED TO TEARS
The green group is MOVED TO TEARS, combining emotional reactions, tearful eyes and being overwhelmed by feeling.
Explain this connection →2026-08-27Connections Answers for August 27, 2026: ELECTRIC THINGS
The yellow group is ELECTRIC THINGS, joining three literal electrical references with one familiar fictional example.
Explain this connection →2026-08-27Connections Answers for August 27, 2026: SHADES OF GRAY
The blue group is SHADES OF GRAY, using color names associated with ash, doves, pewter and slate.
Explain this connection →2026-08-27Connections Answers for August 27, 2026: MUSIC GENRE PLUS STARTING LETTER
The purple group uses MUSIC GENRE PLUS STARTING LETTER: each word begins with one letter followed by a music genre.
Explain this connection →2026-08-26August 26, 2026 Connections: KNACK Group Guide
FORTE, GIFT, STRENGTH and TALENT all describe an ability, aptitude or strong point a person may possess.
Explain this connection →2026-08-26August 26, 2026 Connections: KEY ___ Group Guide
CHAIN, LARGO, LIME and SIGNATURE each form a familiar compound or phrase when placed after the word KEY.
Explain this connection →2026-08-26August 26, 2026 Connections: What "P" Might Stand For
PAGE, PARK, PHOSPHORUS and PIANO are possible referents for the initial or abbreviation P in different contexts.
Explain this connection →2026-08-26August 26, 2026 Connections: "THERE YOU HAVE IT!" Guide
BEHOLD, PRESTO, SHAZAM and VOILÀ are presentation-style expressions used to introduce or point out something.
Explain this connection →2026-08-25Connections #1171 Answers for August 25, 2026: SURFACE-LEVEL Group
The yellow group uses words that describe something on the surface or lacking meaningful depth.
Explain this connection →2026-08-25Connections #1171 Purple Group: ENDING IN ICE CREAM ORDERS — August 25, 2026
The purple pattern ignores the full phrases and uses their final words: SHAKE, SCOOP, SPLIT and CONE are ice cream orders.
Explain this connection →2026-08-25Connections #1171 Blue Group: Stephen King Film Adaptations With THE — August 25, 2026
The blue set is revealed by placing the same article before four displayed phrases, completing Stephen King adaptation titles.
Explain this connection →2026-08-25Connections #1171 Green Group: SCI-FI PHENOMENA — August 25, 2026
The green group collects speculative concepts involving extraordinary movement, space or time in science fiction.
Explain this connection →2026-08-24NYT Connections August 24, 2026: LETTER HOMOPHONE PLUS TENNIS TERM
The purple LETTER HOMOPHONE PLUS TENNIS TERM group uses BESET, DESERVE, EX-LOVE, and EYELET.
Explain this connection →2026-08-24NYT Connections August 24, 2026: PRINCIPAL Group Guide
The green PRINCIPAL group contains ARCH, CHIEF, MAIN, and PRIME.
Explain this connection →2026-08-24NYT Connections August 24, 2026: FISH Group Guide
The yellow FISH group is the literal quartet MULLET, PIKE, SOLE, and TANG.
Explain this connection →2026-08-24NYT Connections August 24, 2026: PRO-WRESTLING LINGO Guide
The blue PRO-WRESTLING LINGO group is FACE, HEEL, JOBBER, and KAYFABE.
Explain this connection →2026-08-23MADE WITH POTATOES explained for August 23, 2026
HOME FRIES, POTATO BATTERY, VISCHYSSOISE and VODKA can all be made with potatoes, despite serving very different purposes.
Explain this connection →2026-08-23DOUBLE VOWELS explained for August 23, 2026
ANTIFREEZE, BAZAAR, SKIING and VACUUM each contain a pair of identical vowels written next to one another.
Explain this connection →2026-08-23HOUSEHOLD STAIN REMOVERS explained for August 23, 2026
BAKING SODA, CLUB SODA, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE and VINEGAR are familiar household substances used in treatments for certain stains.
Explain this connection →2026-08-23POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE THINGS explained for August 23, 2026
POWDER KEG, TIME BOMB, TINDERBOX and VOLCANO share the capacity to produce an explosion, whether artificial or natural.
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Connections Words Defined for August 29, 2026
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Read the definitions →2026-08-27Connections Board Word Definitions for August 27, 2026
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Read the definitions →2026-08-26Connections August 26, 2026 Word Definitions
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Read the definitions →2026-08-25Connections #1171 Board Word Definitions for August 25, 2026
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Read the definitions →2026-08-24Connections August 24, 2026 Board Words: Spoiler-Safe Definitions
A neutral glossary for all 16 entries from the August 24, 2026 Connections board.
Read the definitions →2026-08-23Spoiler-safe definitions for Connections #1169
These individual entries clarify the board’s vocabulary without sorting the words or identifying any official answer category.
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