Connections Hints: Apr 6, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 6, 2026 (2026-04-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1030
Connections #1030 · 2026-04-06
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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
EVENTS WITH DANCING
Reveal one tile
BALL
Reveal all four tiles
EVENTS WITH DANCING
- BALL
- HOEDOWN
- HOP
- RAVE
Group 2
Reveal category
INTEREST
Reveal one tile
CLAIM
Reveal all four tiles
INTEREST
- CLAIM
- CONCERN
- SHARE
- STAKE
Group 3
Reveal category
COMPONENTS OF WHAC-A-MOLE
Reveal one tile
HOLES
Reveal all four tiles
COMPONENTS OF WHAC-A-MOLE
- HOLES
- MALLET
- MOLE
- TIMER
Group 4
Reveal category
MUSICALS WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED
Reveal one tile
CAROUSER
Reveal all four tiles
MUSICALS WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED
- CAROUSER
- EVITE
- OLIVES
- WICKET
Reveal full answer
EVENTS WITH DANCING
- BALL
- HOEDOWN
- HOP
- RAVE
INTEREST
- CLAIM
- CONCERN
- SHARE
- STAKE
COMPONENTS OF WHAC-A-MOLE
- HOLES
- MALLET
- MOLE
- TIMER
MUSICALS WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED
- CAROUSER
- EVITE
- OLIVES
- WICKET
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