Issue #1050 Sun 26 Apr
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 26, 2026
Today's grid balances literal definitions with a few nostalgic references. Expect four distinct groups, each requiring a shift in perspective to disentangle the overlapping concepts.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The hidden terms that prevent a deal from being completely straightforward.
Contractual terminology
Synonyms
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters C, F, S.
STIPULATION
One is CATCH.
CATCH · CAVEAT · FINE PRINT · STRINGS
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The components of a singer's vocal control.
Music theory
Synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters P, R, T.
VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS
One is PITCH.
PITCH · RANGE · REGISTER · TONE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A familiar family unit from a classic primary reader series.
Literary figures
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters D, J, M, S.
CHARACTERS IN "DICK AND JANE"
One is DICK.
DICK · JANE · MOTHER · SPOT
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Violet group hints
Physical surfaces that look out upon the world.
Common nouns
Items sharing one feature
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters B, C, P.
THINGS WITH FACES
One is BUILDING.
BUILDING · CLIFF · CLOCK · POLYHEDRON
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Complete Connections answer
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STIPULATIONCATCH · CAVEAT · FINE PRINT · STRINGS
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VOCAL CHARACTERISTICSPITCH · RANGE · REGISTER · TONE
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CHARACTERS IN "DICK AND JANE"DICK · JANE · MOTHER · SPOT
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THINGS WITH FACESBUILDING · CLIFF · CLOCK · POLYHEDRON
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Spoiler-free help for Connections on April 26, 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 26, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on April 26, 2026?
NYT Connections on April 26, 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 26, 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 #1050?
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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