Connections Hints: Apr 7, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 7, 2026 (2026-04-07). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1031
Connections #1031 · 2026-04-07
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Group 1
Reveal category
COMPETITION
Reveal one tile
BATTLE
Reveal all four tiles
COMPETITION
- BATTLE
- CLASH
- CONTEST
- MATCH
Group 2
Reveal category
ON BOARD
Reveal one tile
DOWN
Reveal all four tiles
ON BOARD
- DOWN
- GAME
- IN
- WILLING
Group 3
Reveal category
WORDS FOR UNSPECIFIED CHOICES
Reveal one tile
ANOTHER
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS FOR UNSPECIFIED CHOICES
- ANOTHER
- EITHER
- NEITHER
- ONE
Group 4
Reveal category
___LIFE
Reveal one tile
AFTER
Reveal all four tiles
___LIFE
- AFTER
- LOW
- NIGHT
- WILD
Reveal full answer
COMPETITION
- BATTLE
- CLASH
- CONTEST
- MATCH
ON BOARD
- DOWN
- GAME
- IN
- WILLING
WORDS FOR UNSPECIFIED CHOICES
- ANOTHER
- EITHER
- NEITHER
- ONE
___LIFE
- AFTER
- LOW
- NIGHT
- WILD
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