Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 26, #1080

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Wow, today's NYT Connections puzzle has a really intriguing purple category. Hint: Look for words that use the same exact letters. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers.

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Hints for today's Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: You won.

Green group hint: Let's get back to the topic.

Blue group hint: Ghostbusters is a classic.

Purple group hint: Mix up the letters.