Issue #1172 Wed 26 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 26, 2026
A steady, well-paced grid that rewards a sharp eye for subtle linguistic shifts. Expect a light touch of misdirection as you organize these four distinct collections.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A magician pulling a rabbit from a hat, or the final reveal of a hidden prize after a long search.
Performance and display
Synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters B, P, S, V.
"THERE YOU HAVE IT!"
One is BEHOLD.
BEHOLD · PRESTO · SHAZAM · VOILÀ
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The natural ease with which a friend picks up a new instrument or solves a crossword puzzle.
Personal aptitude
Synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters F, G, S, T.
KNACK
One is FORTE.
FORTE · GIFT · STRENGTH · TALENT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A letter printed at the top of a page or carved into a park bench, hinting at a larger label.
Abbreviations and acronyms
Each fills the same blank
Members are 4–10 letters; first letters P.
WHAT "P" MIGHT STAND FOR
One is PAGE.
PAGE · PARK · PHOSPHORUS · PIANO
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The heavy metal loop on a ring, a musical tempo marking, or the sharp scent of a citrus wedge.
Word associations
Each fills the same blank
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters C, L, S.
KEY ___
One is CHAIN.
CHAIN · LARGO · LIME · SIGNATURE
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
"THERE YOU HAVE IT!"BEHOLD · PRESTO · SHAZAM · VOILÀ
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Reveal the green group
KNACKFORTE · GIFT · STRENGTH · TALENT
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Reveal the blue group
WHAT "P" MIGHT STAND FORPAGE · PARK · PHOSPHORUS · PIANO
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Reveal the violet group
KEY ___CHAIN · LARGO · LIME · SIGNATURE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on August 26, 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 26, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on August 26, 2026?
NYT Connections on August 26, 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 26, 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 #1172?
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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