Connections Hints: Apr 16, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Apr 16, 2026 (2026-04-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1120

Puzzle #1120 · 2026-04-16

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1120 for 2026-04-16, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: TEASE, THERMOSTAT SETTINGS, FEATURES OF A CATWOMAN COSTUME and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

TEASE
THERMOSTAT SETTINGS
FEATURES OF A CATWOMAN COSTUME
TRAINING ___

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

TEASE

NEEDLE

RIB

RIDE

ROAST

THERMOSTAT SETTINGS

AUTO

COOL

FAN

HEAT

FEATURES OF A CATWOMAN COSTUME

BODYSUIT

CLAWS

MASK

WHIP

TRAINING ___

BRA

CAMP

DAY

WHEELS

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.