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Connections May 18, 2026 Answers
NYT Connections (Puzzle 1152) for May 18, 2026 grouped these words into four themed sets. Here are the answers, with category hints and the full word lists.

Find the four Connections categories for Puzzle 1152 (May 18, 2026): HOMOPHONES, RUPTURE, MLB PLAYER, and FRUIT ANAGRAMS.
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