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Connections August 22, 2026 Answers

Published August 22, 2026Updated 4:16 PM UTC

NYT Connections Puzzle ID 1249 (Target date: 2026-08-22) groups 16 words into four categories. Use the hints below, then check the completed answers.

Here are the official category answers for NYT Connections Puzzle ID 1249 (August 22, 2026), including the four groups and their corresponding words.

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