Issue #1043 Sun 19 Apr
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 19, 2026
Today's grid balances straightforward definitions with a few clever linguistic diversions. Expect a mix of concrete terminology and more abstract associations that reward a careful eye for patterns.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A person who has a quick retort or a confident, spirited way of carrying themselves in a conversation.
Descriptive traits
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters A, F, S, W.
CHEEKY
One is ARCH.
ARCH · FRESH · SASSY · WISE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The numerical data recorded by a tailor to ensure a garment fits perfectly across the frame.
Tailoring and textiles
Items sharing one feature
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, H, L, W.
DRESS MEASUREMENTS
One is BUST.
BUST · HIPS · LENGTH · WAIST
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The sequential stages of a high-stakes game played at a green felt table.
Poker terminology
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters F, H, R, T.
CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
One is FLOP.
FLOP · HOLE · RIVER · TURN
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The final syllable or word found on the packaging of various sugary treats.
Wordplay
Each ends with a hidden item
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters C, D, K, M.
LAST WORDS OF CANDY BRANDS IN THE SINGULAR
One is CAP.
CAP · DUD · KID · MINT
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Complete Connections answer
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CHEEKYARCH · FRESH · SASSY · WISE
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DRESS MEASUREMENTSBUST · HIPS · LENGTH · WAIST
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CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EMFLOP · HOLE · RIVER · TURN
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LAST WORDS OF CANDY BRANDS IN THE SINGULARCAP · DUD · KID · MINT
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Spoiler-free help for Connections on April 19, 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 19, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on April 19, 2026?
NYT Connections on April 19, 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 19, 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 #1043?
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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