Connections Hints: Apr 21, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 21, 2026 (2026-04-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1045
Connections #1045 · 2026-04-21
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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
AMBLE (IN)
Reveal one tile
BREEZE
Reveal all four tiles
AMBLE (IN)
- BREEZE
- MOSEY
- STROLL
- WALTZ
Group 2
Reveal category
BALDERDASH
Reveal one tile
BALONEY
Reveal all four tiles
BALDERDASH
- BALONEY
- BILGE
- BULL
- BUNK
Group 3
Reveal category
KINDS OF BAGS
Reveal one tile
CROSSBODY
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF BAGS
- CROSSBODY
- HOBO
- MESSENGER
- SADDLE
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTS OF ONE-WORD JAMES BOND MOVIE TITLES
Reveal one tile
GOLD
Reveal all four tiles
STARTS OF ONE-WORD JAMES BOND MOVIE TITLES
- GOLD
- MOON
- OCTOPUS
- THUNDER
Reveal full answer
AMBLE (IN)
- BREEZE
- MOSEY
- STROLL
- WALTZ
BALDERDASH
- BALONEY
- BILGE
- BULL
- BUNK
KINDS OF BAGS
- CROSSBODY
- HOBO
- MESSENGER
- SADDLE
STARTS OF ONE-WORD JAMES BOND MOVIE TITLES
- GOLD
- MOON
- OCTOPUS
- THUNDER
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