Issue #1056 Sat 2 May
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — May 2, 2026
A blend of analytical wordplay and categorical sorting. This grid balances abstract concepts with concrete nouns, requiring careful attention to avoid misdirection between the four distinct groups.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The sensation of knowing something before it is spoken aloud, or perceiving events beyond the reach of the five senses.
Paranormal perception
Synonyms
Members are 6–12 letters; first letters E, M, P, T.
CLAIRVOYANT
One is EXTRASENSORY.
EXTRASENSORY · MENTAL · PSYCHIC · TELEPATHIC
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The hushed anticipation of an audience as the velvet curtain rises for a night of live performance.
Theatrical productions
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, M, O, P.
STAGED PERFORMANCES
One is BALLET.
BALLET · MUSICAL · OPERA · PLAY
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The formal meetings held by executive officials to discuss matters of national policy and administration.
Federal government entities
Examples of one named set
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters E, I, S, T.
U.S. CABINET DEPARTMENTS
One is EDUCATION.
EDUCATION · INTERIOR · STATE · TREASURY
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The bold masthead printed at the top of a daily broadsheet before the rest of the page follows.
Linguistic wordplay
Each starts with a hidden item
Members are 7–12 letters; first letters G, H, P, T.
STARTING WITH NEWSPAPER NAMES
One is GLOBETROTTER.
GLOBETROTTER · HERALDRY · POST-IT · TIMES TABLES
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Complete Connections answer
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CLAIRVOYANTEXTRASENSORY · MENTAL · PSYCHIC · TELEPATHIC
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Reveal the green group
STAGED PERFORMANCESBALLET · MUSICAL · OPERA · PLAY
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U.S. CABINET DEPARTMENTSEDUCATION · INTERIOR · STATE · TREASURY
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STARTING WITH NEWSPAPER NAMESGLOBETROTTER · HERALDRY · POST-IT · TIMES TABLES
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How hard is NYT Connections on May 2, 2026?
NYT Connections on May 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 May 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 #1056?
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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