NYT Connections #1085 Answers - Sunday, May 31, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1085? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1085

NYT Connections #1085 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1085grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

BUTTER
SALT
STEAK
BREAK
JACK
SOAK
POCKET
SPINE
RUBBER DUCK
TAR
RACK
SCHOOL BUS
PIKACHU
SEA DOG
SASH
CUE

NYT Connections #1085 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint

The yellow category is: THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: BILLIARDS TERMS

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: SLANG FOR A SAILOR

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: KINDS OF WOOD PLUS "S"

NYT Connections #1085 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW

BUTTER, PIKACHU, RUBBER DUCK, SCHOOL BUS

Green group answerReveal

BILLIARDS TERMS

BREAK, CUE, POCKET, RACK

Blue group answerReveal

SLANG FOR A SAILOR

JACK, SALT, SEA DOG, TAR

Purple group answerReveal

KINDS OF WOOD PLUS "S"

SASH, SOAK, SPINE, STEAK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1085 answers?

NYT Connections #1085 was published on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1085?

NYT Connections puzzle #1085 was published on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #1085?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1085 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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