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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- Connections is category-first: read the group labels as the answer, then use the listed cards to confirm no near-miss word belongs in a different color set.
The grid mixes concrete objects with words that become categories only after a modifier is supplied. PLANE is the most useful anchor for the tool set, while the four kinds of melon are deliberately broad enough to create false pairings elsewhere.
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The cleanest separation
Lock in the carpentry tools first, then the four names that can follow melon. The hose settings are easier once those eight are gone, leaving the pop-culture girl groups as the final fill.
FAQ
What are today's NYT Connections answers for August 22, 2026?
The four groups are carpentry tools, kinds of melon, garden hose settings, and ___ Girls of pop culture.
What number is today's NYT Connections?
The August 22, 2026 puzzle is Connections #1249.
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