Issue #1055 Fri 1 May
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — May 1, 2026
This grid features a blend of direct semantic groups and clever linguistic manipulation. Careful attention to word structure will help navigate the subtle overlaps.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The final stage of detailing a car or leather boots to bring out a mirror-like finish.
Action verbs
Verb synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, P, S, W.
MAKE GLOSSY
One is BUFF.
BUFF · POLISH · SHINE · WAX
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A warm, glowing collection displayed under dim lights in a high-end apothecary or craft shop.
Natural materials
Items sharing one feature
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters A, C, H.
TRANSLUCENT GOLDEN THINGS
One is ALE.
ALE · AMBER · CITRINE · HONEY
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Distinctive physical traits that help identify specific avian species in the wild.
Avian biology
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, C, W.
FEATURES OF A BIRD'S HEAD
One is BEAK.
BEAK · COMB · CREST · WATTLE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A sequence of common digits transformed into entirely new terms through a single character swap.
Wordplay group
Letter-substitution wordplay
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters H, M, P, W.
NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
One is HIVE.
HIVE · MIX · POUR · WIGHT
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MAKE GLOSSYBUFF · POLISH · SHINE · WAX
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TRANSLUCENT GOLDEN THINGSALE · AMBER · CITRINE · HONEY
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FEATURES OF A BIRD'S HEADBEAK · COMB · CREST · WATTLE
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NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGEDHIVE · MIX · POUR · WIGHT
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How hard is NYT Connections on May 1, 2026?
NYT Connections on May 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 May 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 #1055?
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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