Connections Hints: Apr 2, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 2, 2026 (2026-04-02). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1026
Connections #1026 · 2026-04-02
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
SUPPORT
Reveal one tile
BACK
Reveal all four tiles
SUPPORT
- BACK
- CHAMPION
- ENDORSE
- SECOND
Group 2
Reveal category
OPPORTUNITY
Reveal one tile
CHANCE
Reveal all four tiles
OPPORTUNITY
- CHANCE
- MOMENT
- OPENING
- WINDOW
Group 3
Reveal category
MALE ANIMALS
Reveal one tile
BUCK
Reveal all four tiles
MALE ANIMALS
- BUCK
- DRAKE
- DRONE
- STALLION
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS
Reveal one tile
CARDI
Reveal all four tiles
ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS
- CARDI
- EATER
- MESON
- MIGOS
Reveal full answer
SUPPORT
- BACK
- CHAMPION
- ENDORSE
- SECOND
OPPORTUNITY
- CHANCE
- MOMENT
- OPENING
- WINDOW
MALE ANIMALS
- BUCK
- DRAKE
- DRONE
- STALLION
ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS
- CARDI
- EATER
- MESON
- MIGOS
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