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Connections May 21, 2026 Answers

NYT Connections May 21, 2026 (Puzzle 1158) answer guide: find which words belong together in each of the four categories.

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Here are the official word groupings for NYT Connections puzzle 1158 (May 21, 2026), including kinds of pies, items associated with butts, tennis scoring terms, and ___ mustard.

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Groups

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Each group keeps the classic Connections color order as the board gets harder:

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