Issue #1026 Thu 2 Apr
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 2, 2026
This puzzle presents a blend of semantic connections and one wordplay group. Careful consideration of each word's various meanings may be helpful, as some terms could initially suggest multiple paths. Patience will be rewarded.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A political candidate delivering a speech, knowing many influential voices stand in agreement with their platform.
Forms of agreement or advocacy
Verb synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters B, C, E, S.
SUPPORT
One is BACK.
BACK · CHAMPION · ENDORSE · SECOND
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A fleeting moment in a negotiation, where a deal can be struck if one acts decisively.
Favorable times or chances
Synonyms
Members are 6–7 letters; first letters C, M, O, W.
OPPORTUNITY
One is CHANCE.
CHANCE · MOMENT · OPENING · WINDOW
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A visit to a wildlife park, observing various creatures in their designated habitats.
Specific animal types
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters B, D, S.
MALE ANIMALS
One is BUCK.
BUCK · DRAKE · DRONE · STALLION
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A game of charades where one must guess a famous name from only its concluding syllables.
Parts of brand names
Each ends with a hidden item
Members are 5 letters each; first letters C, E, M.
ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS
One is CARDI.
CARDI · EATER · MESON · MIGOS
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Complete Connections answer
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Reveal the yellow group
SUPPORTBACK · CHAMPION · ENDORSE · SECOND
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Reveal the green group
OPPORTUNITYCHANCE · MOMENT · OPENING · WINDOW
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Reveal the blue group
MALE ANIMALSBUCK · DRAKE · DRONE · STALLION
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Reveal the violet group
ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDSCARDI · EATER · MESON · MIGOS
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How hard is NYT Connections on April 2, 2026?
NYT Connections on April 2, 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 2, 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 #1026?
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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