Connections Hints: May 5, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 5, 2026 (2026-05-05). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1059
Connections #1059 · 2026-05-05
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
GLIMMER
Reveal one tile
FLICKER
Reveal all four tiles
GLIMMER
- FLICKER
- HINT
- SUGGESTION
- WHIFF
Group 2
Reveal category
INVOLUNTARY ACTIONS
Reveal one tile
BLINK
Reveal all four tiles
INVOLUNTARY ACTIONS
- BLINK
- HICCUP
- SHIVER
- SNEEZE
Group 3
Reveal category
KINDS OF KNOTS
Reveal one tile
BEND
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF KNOTS
- BEND
- BOWLINE
- HITCH
- SHEEPSHANK
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH UNITS IN COMPETITIONS
Reveal one tile
GAMELAN
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH UNITS IN COMPETITIONS
- GAMELAN
- MATCHSTICK
- POINTER
- SETBACK
Reveal full answer
GLIMMER
- FLICKER
- HINT
- SUGGESTION
- WHIFF
INVOLUNTARY ACTIONS
- BLINK
- HICCUP
- SHIVER
- SNEEZE
KINDS OF KNOTS
- BEND
- BOWLINE
- HITCH
- SHEEPSHANK
STARTING WITH UNITS IN COMPETITIONS
- GAMELAN
- MATCHSTICK
- POINTER
- SETBACK
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