Connections Hints: Apr 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 9, 2026 (2026-04-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1033
Connections #1033 · 2026-04-09
Choose one group at a time
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
GLOOMY
Reveal one tile
BLUE
Reveal all four tiles
GLOOMY
- BLUE
- DARK
- DOWN
- LOW
Group 2
Reveal category
OINTMENT
Reveal one tile
BALM
Reveal all four tiles
OINTMENT
- BALM
- CREAM
- PASTE
- RUB
Group 3
Reveal category
ZODIAC SYMBOLS
Reveal one tile
ARCHER
Reveal all four tiles
ZODIAC SYMBOLS
- ARCHER
- FISH
- GOAT
- RAM
Group 4
Reveal category
MUSCULAR, MINUS "ED" SOUND
Reveal one tile
JACK
Reveal all four tiles
MUSCULAR, MINUS "ED" SOUND
- JACK
- RIP
- SHRED
- YOKE
Reveal full answer
GLOOMY
- BLUE
- DARK
- DOWN
- LOW
OINTMENT
- BALM
- CREAM
- PASTE
- RUB
ZODIAC SYMBOLS
- ARCHER
- FISH
- GOAT
- RAM
MUSCULAR, MINUS "ED" SOUND
- JACK
- RIP
- SHRED
- YOKE
Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head back to the Today's Connections hints page, or open the full archive for another date.
Move between Connections dates
Return to today, browse the archive, or step one puzzle backward or forward when a nearby board is available.