Issue #1060 Wed 6 May
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — May 6, 2026
A collection of four distinct groupings requiring careful sorting. While each category is straightforward, look out for potential overlaps that may tempt a hasty placement.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The rhythmic clatter of a payout tray and the concentrated focus of players around a felt-covered surface.
Gaming floor essentials
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–12 letters; first letters C, D, S.
FOUND IN A CASINO
One is SLOT MACHINE.
SLOT MACHINE · CARDS · DICE · CHIPS
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The small adjustments made while getting dressed to ensure everything stays in its proper place.
Clothing hardware
Items sharing one feature
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters B, L, Z.
WAYS TO FASTEN THINGS
One is ZIPPER.
ZIPPER · BUTTON · LACES · BUCKLE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Standing behind the foul line and waiting for the mechanical arm to reset the ten targets.
Recreational sporting equipment
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–12 letters; first letters B, L, S.
SEEN IN A BOWLING ALLEY
One is SCORECARD.
SCORECARD · BOWLING BALL · BOWLING PINS · LANE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The geometric patterns that provide a nation's standard with its recognizable appearance.
Vexillological patterns
Items sharing one feature
Members are 6–21 letters; first letters C, H, V.
FLAG DESIGNS
One is HORIZONTAL TRISECTION.
HORIZONTAL TRISECTION · CIRCLE · VERTICAL TRISECTION · HORIZONTAL BISECTION
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Complete Connections answer
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FOUND IN A CASINOSLOT MACHINE · CARDS · DICE · CHIPS
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WAYS TO FASTEN THINGSZIPPER · BUTTON · LACES · BUCKLE
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Reveal the blue group
SEEN IN A BOWLING ALLEYSCORECARD · BOWLING BALL · BOWLING PINS · LANE
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Reveal the violet group
FLAG DESIGNSHORIZONTAL TRISECTION · CIRCLE · VERTICAL TRISECTION · HORIZONTAL BISECTION
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on May 6, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for May 6, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on May 6, 2026?
NYT Connections on May 6, 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 6, 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 #1060?
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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