Connections Hints: Apr 3, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 3, 2026 (2026-04-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1027
Connections #1027 · 2026-04-03
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Group 1
Reveal category
CATTY
Reveal one tile
MEAN
Reveal all four tiles
CATTY
- MEAN
- PETTY
- SMALL
- SNIDE
Group 2
Reveal category
HANKER (FOR)
Reveal one tile
JONES
Reveal all four tiles
HANKER (FOR)
- JONES
- LONG
- LUST
- THIRST
Group 3
Reveal category
COCKTAIL GLASSES
Reveal one tile
COLLINS
Reveal all four tiles
COCKTAIL GLASSES
- COLLINS
- HURRICANE
- ROCKS
- ZOMBIE
Group 4
Reveal category
___ CONTROL
Reveal one tile
CRUISE
Reveal all four tiles
___ CONTROL
- CRUISE
- DAMAGE
- GROUND
- MISSION
Reveal full answer
CATTY
- MEAN
- PETTY
- SMALL
- SNIDE
HANKER (FOR)
- JONES
- LONG
- LUST
- THIRST
COCKTAIL GLASSES
- COLLINS
- HURRICANE
- ROCKS
- ZOMBIE
___ CONTROL
- CRUISE
- DAMAGE
- GROUND
- MISSION
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