Connections Hints: May 1, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 1, 2026 (2026-05-01). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1055
Connections #1055 · 2026-05-01
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
MAKE GLOSSY
Reveal one tile
BUFF
Reveal all four tiles
MAKE GLOSSY
- BUFF
- POLISH
- SHINE
- WAX
Group 2
Reveal category
TRANSLUCENT GOLDEN THINGS
Reveal one tile
ALE
Reveal all four tiles
TRANSLUCENT GOLDEN THINGS
- ALE
- AMBER
- CITRINE
- HONEY
Group 3
Reveal category
FEATURES OF A BIRD'S HEAD
Reveal one tile
BEAK
Reveal all four tiles
FEATURES OF A BIRD'S HEAD
- BEAK
- COMB
- CREST
- WATTLE
Group 4
Reveal category
NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
Reveal one tile
HIVE
Reveal all four tiles
NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- HIVE
- MIX
- POUR
- WIGHT
Reveal full answer
MAKE GLOSSY
- BUFF
- POLISH
- SHINE
- WAX
TRANSLUCENT GOLDEN THINGS
- ALE
- AMBER
- CITRINE
- HONEY
FEATURES OF A BIRD'S HEAD
- BEAK
- COMB
- CREST
- WATTLE
NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- HIVE
- MIX
- POUR
- WIGHT
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