NYT Connections 26 April, 2026: NYT Connections has quickly become one of the most engaging daily word games, blending logic, vocabulary and pattern recognition into a single puzzle format.
The April 26 (#1050) edition continues that tradition, challenging players to group 16 words into four hidden categories and the difficulty lies not in individual words, but in how deceptively they overlap in meaning and context.
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word association puzzle published by The New York Times. Players must identify four groups of four words that share a common theme where each group is color-coded by difficulty as yellow (easiest), green, blue and purple (hardest). The challenge often involves idioms, slang, cultural references and layered meanings.
How to Play NYT Connections
- You are given 16 words in a grid
- Find 4 groups of 4 related words
- Each group shares a hidden connection
- You get 4 mistakes allowed before losing
- Categories are color-coded by difficulty
- Shuffle option helps rearrange word placement
- No hints are given directly by the game
Today's Connections Words for 26 April (Sunday)
- STIPULATION
- CATCH
- CAVEAT
- FINE PRINT
- STRINGS
- PITCH
- RANGE
- REGISTER
- TONE
- DICK
- JANE
- MOTHER
- SPOT
- BUILDING
- CLIFF
- CLOCK
- POLYHEDRON
Today's Connections Hints for 26 April (Sunday)
- One group relates to conditions in agreements
- One set is about sound or voice characteristics
- One group comes from a classic children's story series
- One category includes objects that can metaphorically have faces
NYT Connections Answers for 26 April (#1050)
- Yellow - Stipulation / Conditions: CATCH, CAVEAT, FINE PRINT, STRINGS
- Green - Vocal Characteristics: PITCH, RANGE, REGISTER, TONE
- Blue - Dick and Jane Characters: DICK, JANE, MOTHER, SPOT
- Purple - Things with Faces: BUILDING, CLIFF, CLOCK, POLYHEDRON
Yesterday's NYT Connections Answers for 25 April (#1049)
- Body Coverings: ENAMEL, HAIR, NAIL, SKIN
- Masses in Idioms: CROWD, HAYSTACK, MILLION, OCEAN
- Old Law Enforcement Slang: COPPER, DICK, FLATFOOT, GUMSHOE
- "Throw" Synonym Patterns: CAST IRON, CHUCK E. CHEESE, HURLY-BURLY, PITCHFORK
Tips to Solve NYT Connections
- Start by spotting obvious word clusters first
- Look for idioms, not just dictionary meaning
- Eliminate one group early to reduce confusion
- Watch for words with double meanings
- Think culturally (books, slang, expressions)
- Don't rush purple category-it is often trickiest
- Shuffle words to reset your thinking pattern
FAQ's NYT Connections
1. Is NYT Connections free to play?
Yes, it is free on The New York Times platform.
2. How many mistakes are allowed?
You get four incorrect guesses before the game ends.
3. Are categories always obvious?
No, many rely on wordplay, idioms or cultural references.
4. What is the hardest category?
Purple is usually the most complex and abstract.
5. Can I replay past puzzles?
Yes, archived puzzles are available for practice.
Disclaimer:Solutions and hints are for guidance only; all NYT Connections content is The New York Times and remains their intellectual property.