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Connections May 17, 2026 Answers

Published May 17, 2026Updated 4:17 PM UTC

Here are the official groupings for the NYT Connections puzzle dated May 17, 2026 (Puzzle ID: 1148).

Find the four Connections groups for puzzle ID 1148 (May 17, 2026): CONDUIT, SWINDLE, TEA-MAKING VERBS, and “SCHOOL” MODIFIERS.

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Groups

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