Connections Hints: Apr 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 12, 2026 (2026-04-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1036
Connections #1036 · 2026-04-12
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Group 1
Reveal category
PANTS FEATURES
Reveal one tile
BELT LOOP
Reveal all four tiles
PANTS FEATURES
- BELT LOOP
- CUFF
- FLY
- POCKET
Group 2
Reveal category
PERSPECTIVE
Reveal one tile
ANGLE
Reveal all four tiles
PERSPECTIVE
- ANGLE
- POSITION
- STANCE
- TAKE
Group 3
Reveal category
EMIT
Reveal one tile
CAST
Reveal all four tiles
EMIT
- CAST
- PROJECT
- RADIATE
- SHED
Group 4
Reveal category
___ DOLL
Reveal one tile
PAPER
Reveal all four tiles
___ DOLL
- PAPER
- RAG
- RUSSIAN
- TROLL
Reveal full answer
PANTS FEATURES
- BELT LOOP
- CUFF
- FLY
- POCKET
PERSPECTIVE
- ANGLE
- POSITION
- STANCE
- TAKE
EMIT
- CAST
- PROJECT
- RADIATE
- SHED
___ DOLL
- PAPER
- RAG
- RUSSIAN
- TROLL
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