Issue #1025 Wed 1 Apr
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 1, 2026
A collection of categories with clear definitions. Some connections may become apparent quickly, while others might require a closer look at the names provided.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A warm evening, a patio, clinking glasses, and relaxed conversation among friends.
Alcoholic Beverages
Examples of one named set
Members are 9–16 letters; first letters B, D, M, R.
BEER BRANDS
One is MILLER HIGH LIFE.
MILLER HIGH LIFE · RED STRIPE · DOS EQUIS · BLUE MOON
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The roar of a stadium crowd, bright stage lights, and the unmistakable sound of a guitar riff.
Music Groups
Examples of one named set
Members are 2–16 letters; first letters G, P, T, U.
ROCK BANDS
One is U2.
U2 · PINK FLOYD · GREEN DAY · THREE DOORS DOWN
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Sitting in a darkened theater, the screen lights up, and a story unfolds, transporting you to another time or place.
Cinematic Works
Examples of one named set
Members are 7–19 letters; first letters B, S, T.
MOVIES
One is BLUE VELVET.
BLUE VELVET · BACK TO THE FUTURE · SINGIN' IN THE RAIN · TOP GUN
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A bustling metropolis, a jazz-filled street, a mountain skyline, or a cultural hub with distinct character.
Urban Monikers
Examples of one named set
Members are 8–14 letters; first letters B, M, S.
U.S. CITY NICKNAMES
One is BIG APPLE.
BIG APPLE · BIG EASY · MILE HIGH CITY · SECOND CITY
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Complete Connections answer
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BEER BRANDSMILLER HIGH LIFE · RED STRIPE · DOS EQUIS · BLUE MOON
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Reveal the green group
ROCK BANDSU2 · PINK FLOYD · GREEN DAY · THREE DOORS DOWN
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MOVIESBLUE VELVET · BACK TO THE FUTURE · SINGIN' IN THE RAIN · TOP GUN
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U.S. CITY NICKNAMESBIG APPLE · BIG EASY · MILE HIGH CITY · SECOND CITY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on April 1, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for April 1, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on April 1, 2026?
NYT Connections on April 1, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on April 1, 2026?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #1025?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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