Connections Hints: May 7, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on May 7, 2026 (2026-05-07). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1146

Puzzle #1146 · 2026-05-07

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1146 for 2026-05-07, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: FISHING GEAR, MULTITUDE, COMMIT A BASKETBALL INFRACTION and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

FISHING GEAR
MULTITUDE
COMMIT A BASKETBALL INFRACTION
CONTROLLED WITH UP/DOWN BUTTONS

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

FISHING GEAR

FLY

HOOK

LINE

NET

MULTITUDE

DROVE

HOST

MASS

PACK

COMMIT A BASKETBALL INFRACTION

CARRY

DOUBLE-DRIBBLE

GOALTEND

TRAVEL

CONTROLLED WITH UP/DOWN BUTTONS

CAR WINDOW

CHANNEL

ELEVATOR

VOLUME

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.