Issue #1167 Fri 21 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 21, 2026
Today's grid offers a smooth, accessible path for those ready to sort through the clutter. You should find the logic holds up well under scrutiny.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The dog bowls are empty, the humidifier has rattled dry, and the houseplant leaves are drooping toward the floor.
Biological necessities
Synonyms
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters N, O, S, W.
THINGS MOST ANIMALS NEED
One is NUTRITION.
NUTRITION · OXYGEN · SLEEP · WATER
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The stage manager checks the headset, the house lights dim, and the orchestra strikes the first note of the overture.
Theater terminology
Synonyms
Members are 6–10 letters; first letters A, C, P, S.
CALLS TO BEGIN A PERFORMANCE
One is ACTION.
ACTION · CURTAIN UP · PLACES · SHOWTIME
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Your childhood bookshelf holds a worn paperback, a yellowing karate manual, and the dusty remains of a film festival pass.
Compound words
Each fills the same blank
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters C, K, S, W.
___ KIDS
One is COMEBACK.
COMEBACK · KARATE · SUNDANCE · WIMPY
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The calendar shows a rare celestial event, a generational milestone, and a long-overdue visit to a friend you haven't seen in years.
Common phrases
Each fills the same blank
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters B, G, L, W.
ONCE IN A ___
One is BLUE MOON.
BLUE MOON · GENERATION · LIFETIME · WHILE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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THINGS MOST ANIMALS NEEDNUTRITION · OXYGEN · SLEEP · WATER
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CALLS TO BEGIN A PERFORMANCEACTION · CURTAIN UP · PLACES · SHOWTIME
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___ KIDSCOMEBACK · KARATE · SUNDANCE · WIMPY
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ONCE IN A ___BLUE MOON · GENERATION · LIFETIME · WHILE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on August 21, 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 21, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on August 21, 2026?
NYT Connections on August 21, 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 21, 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 #1167?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words