Issue #1151 Wed 5 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 5, 2026
Today's grid offers a steady climb for those who prefer a reliable pace. Expect a few moments of pause before the underlying logic snaps into focus.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Hands on the wheel, eyes on the rearview, and the subtle adjustments required to keep the car centered in its lane.
Movement verbs
Verb synonyms
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters D, M, P, S.
NAVIGATE
One is DRIVE.
DRIVE · MANEUVER · PILOT · STEER
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A crumpled receipt inside a back pocket and the specific weight of heavy-duty cotton against your legs.
Apparel manufacturers
Examples of one named set
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters D, G, L, W.
JEANS BRANDS
One is DIESEL.
DIESEL · GAP · LUCKY · WRANGLER
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The steep pitch of a roofline or the distinct arched window that signals the era of the home's construction.
Architectural designs
Examples of one named set
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters C, M, R, T.
HOUSE STYLES
One is CAPE COD.
CAPE COD · MISSION · RANCH · TUDOR
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A simmering pot on the stove, a portfolio of assets, or the crates waiting in a warehouse loading dock.
Multiple definitions
Multiple meanings of one word
Members are 5–11 letters; first letters B, C, I, M.
WHAT "STOCK" MIGHT REFER TO
One is BROTH.
BROTH · CATTLE · INVESTMENT · MERCHANDISE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
NAVIGATEDRIVE · MANEUVER · PILOT · STEER
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Reveal the green group
JEANS BRANDSDIESEL · GAP · LUCKY · WRANGLER
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Reveal the blue group
HOUSE STYLESCAPE COD · MISSION · RANCH · TUDOR
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Reveal the violet group
WHAT "STOCK" MIGHT REFER TOBROTH · CATTLE · INVESTMENT · MERCHANDISE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on August 5, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for August 5, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on August 5, 2026?
NYT Connections on August 5, 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 August 5, 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 #1151?
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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