Connections Hints: Apr 20, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 20, 2026 (2026-04-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1044
Connections #1044 · 2026-04-20
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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
MASS OF SMOKE
Reveal one tile
BILLOW
Reveal all four tiles
MASS OF SMOKE
- BILLOW
- CLOUD
- PLUME
- PUFF
Group 2
Reveal category
FISHING GEAR
Reveal one tile
BAIT
Reveal all four tiles
FISHING GEAR
- BAIT
- HOOK
- NET
- ROD
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS
Reveal one tile
CANNIBALISM
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS
- CANNIBALISM
- HOURGLASS
- VENOM
- WEB
Group 4
Reveal category
___ MONDAY
Reveal one tile
BLUE
Reveal all four tiles
___ MONDAY
- BLUE
- CYBER
- MANIC
- MEATLESS
Reveal full answer
MASS OF SMOKE
- BILLOW
- CLOUD
- PLUME
- PUFF
FISHING GEAR
- BAIT
- HOOK
- NET
- ROD
ASSOCIATED WITH BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS
- CANNIBALISM
- HOURGLASS
- VENOM
- WEB
___ MONDAY
- BLUE
- CYBER
- MANIC
- MEATLESS
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