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NYT Connections Hints and Answers for May 26: Grouping 16 words into 4 related sets sounds simple, but today's puzzle is anything but. You'll need sharp thinking and a keen eye for detail to spot the connections. This one’s packed with tricky wordplay and deceptive groupings that’ll have you second-guessing every match. Whether you're looking for a gentle hint or ready to reveal it all, we’re here to guide you through it.

Each colour group signals a different challenge: yellow is usually easy to spot, green gets a bit tougher, blue can twist your brain, and purple—well, purple is where logic meets luck. That final group is always a wild ride, and today’s is no different.

What makes today’s puzzle stand out is its unexpected twists and clever connections that seem invisible until—bam!—they suddenly make perfect sense. It's the kind of challenge that’s frustrating in the best way, rewarding every “aha” moment along the way.

Feeling frustrated? Don't worry! We've got helpful clues and the full breakdown to guide you through today's puzzle. Scroll down for your roadmap to success, and enjoy the "aha" moments along the way.

NYT New York Times Connections Hints And Answers Today, May 26

Yellow Category: PILLOWCASE

Green Category: COUNTER

Blue Category: GARTER

Purple Category: DIN

NYT Connections Clues For May 26

YELLOW - soft household essentials

GREEN - on the other hand

BLUE - perhaps something a little more comfortable ;)

PURPLE - like fluke, ping, hitch and snack

NYT Connections Hints For May 26:

YELLOW: items in a linen closet

GREEN: diametric

BLUE: lingerie

Purple: card games with the first letter changed

If you’ve tried all your guesses and still haven’t cracked it, don’t worry—there’s always another approach. Today’s NYT Connections puzzle includes the following:

NYT Connections Answers For May 26:

Yellow Category: PILLOWCASE, SHEET, TOWEL, WASHCLOTH

Green Category: COUNTER, OPPOSITE, POLAR, REVERSE

Blue Category: TER, HOSE, SLIP, TEDDY

Purple Category: DIN, FRIDGE, GUMMY, JOKER

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