Connections Hints: May 6, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 6, 2026 (2026-05-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1060
Connections #1060 · 2026-05-06
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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
FOUND IN A CASINO
Reveal one tile
SLOT MACHINE
Reveal all four tiles
FOUND IN A CASINO
- SLOT MACHINE
- CARDS
- DICE
- CHIPS
Group 2
Reveal category
WAYS TO FASTEN THINGS
Reveal one tile
ZIPPER
Reveal all four tiles
WAYS TO FASTEN THINGS
- ZIPPER
- BUTTON
- LACES
- BUCKLE
Group 3
Reveal category
SEEN IN A BOWLING ALLEY
Reveal one tile
SCORECARD
Reveal all four tiles
SEEN IN A BOWLING ALLEY
- SCORECARD
- BOWLING BALL
- BOWLING PINS
- LANE
Group 4
Reveal category
FLAG DESIGNS
Reveal one tile
HORIZONTAL TRISECTION
Reveal all four tiles
FLAG DESIGNS
- HORIZONTAL TRISECTION
- CIRCLE
- VERTICAL TRISECTION
- HORIZONTAL BISECTION
Reveal full answer
FOUND IN A CASINO
- SLOT MACHINE
- CARDS
- DICE
- CHIPS
WAYS TO FASTEN THINGS
- ZIPPER
- BUTTON
- LACES
- BUCKLE
SEEN IN A BOWLING ALLEY
- SCORECARD
- BOWLING BALL
- BOWLING PINS
- LANE
FLAG DESIGNS
- HORIZONTAL TRISECTION
- CIRCLE
- VERTICAL TRISECTION
- HORIZONTAL BISECTION
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