Issue #1037 Mon 13 Apr
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 13, 2026
This puzzle features a mix of straightforward and tricky groups, including some wordplay that may require a second look. It offers a satisfying challenge with no obvious overlaps.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Standing in the queue for a highly anticipated show, the buzz of the crowd palpable.
Things associated with attending a live performance
Words that are part of a larger phrase or idiom
Members are 7–11 letters; first letters B, M, T, V.
SEEN OUTSIDE A THEATER
One is BOX OFFICE.
BOX OFFICE · MARQUEE · TICKET LINE · VELVET ROPE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A magician dramatically pulls a rabbit from their hat, followed by a flourish of their wand.
Items used in stage magic performances
Objects that are commonly associated with a particular activity
Members are 4–12 letters; first letters C, H, M, R.
ACCESSORIES FOR A MAGICIAN
One is CAPE.
CAPE · HANDKERCHIEF · MAGIC WAND · RABBIT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A detective contemplates a puzzling case, while a cowboy rides across a vast landscape.
Surnames used as TV show titles
Words that are also proper nouns referring to specific shows
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters H, L, M, S.
TV SHOW TITLE SURNAMES
One is HOUSE.
HOUSE · LASSO · MONTANA · SOPRANO
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A chef examines a button mushroom before placing it on a plate, while a baseball player adjusts their cap.
Things that have a cap or top
Words that have a secondary meaning referring to a top part or covering
Members are 3–15 letters; first letters B, C, M, P.
THEY HAVE CAPS
One is BASEBALL PLAYER.
BASEBALL PLAYER · CAMERA LENS · MUSHROOM · PEN
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Complete Connections answer
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Reveal the yellow group
SEEN OUTSIDE A THEATERBOX OFFICE · MARQUEE · TICKET LINE · VELVET ROPE
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Reveal the green group
ACCESSORIES FOR A MAGICIANCAPE · HANDKERCHIEF · MAGIC WAND · RABBIT
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Reveal the blue group
TV SHOW TITLE SURNAMESHOUSE · LASSO · MONTANA · SOPRANO
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Reveal the violet group
THEY HAVE CAPSBASEBALL PLAYER · CAMERA LENS · MUSHROOM · PEN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on April 13, 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 13, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on April 13, 2026?
NYT Connections on April 13, 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 13, 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 #1037?
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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