Connections Hints: May 7, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 7, 2026 (2026-05-07). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1061
Connections #1061 · 2026-05-07
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
FISHING GEAR
Reveal one tile
FLY
Reveal all four tiles
FISHING GEAR
- FLY
- HOOK
- LINE
- NET
Group 2
Reveal category
MULTITUDE
Reveal one tile
DROVE
Reveal all four tiles
MULTITUDE
- DROVE
- HOST
- MASS
- PACK
Group 3
Reveal category
COMMIT A BASKETBALL INFRACTION
Reveal one tile
CARRY
Reveal all four tiles
COMMIT A BASKETBALL INFRACTION
- CARRY
- DOUBLE-DRIBBLE
- GOALTEND
- TRAVEL
Group 4
Reveal category
CONTROLLED WITH UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Reveal one tile
CAR WINDOW
Reveal all four tiles
CONTROLLED WITH UP/DOWN BUTTONS
- CAR WINDOW
- CHANNEL
- ELEVATOR
- VOLUME
Reveal full answer
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
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