What is the NYT Connections answer for May 21, 2025?

The NYT Connections answer for May 21, 2025 includes 4 groups: PROHIBIT, AS ENTRY, FOLDERS ON A MAC, MEDICINE FORMATS, THINGS THAT OPEN LIKE A CLAM.

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NYT Connections presents 16 words that you must group into 4 categories of 4 words each. Find the common thread between words to solve each group.

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May 21, 2025

TRASH

PATCH

LAPTOP

BAR

REFUSE

MUSIC

COMPACT

DESKTOP

CLAM

BLOCK

TABLET

PICTURES

CREAM

WAFFLE IRON

DENY

SPRAY

PROHIBIT, AS ENTRY

BAR, BLOCK, DENY, REFUSE

FOLDERS ON A MAC

DESKTOP, MUSIC, PICTURES, TRASH

MEDICINE FORMATS

CREAM, PATCH, SPRAY, TABLET

THINGS THAT OPEN LIKE A CLAM

CLAM, COMPACT, LAPTOP, WAFFLE IRON