Connections Hints: May 8, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 8, 2026 (2026-05-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1062
Connections #1062 · 2026-05-08
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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
CANOODLING
Reveal one tile
FIRST BASE
Reveal all four tiles
CANOODLING
- FIRST BASE
- MAKING OUT
- NECKING
- TONSIL HOCKEY
Group 2
Reveal category
FIVE-SIDED THINGS
Reveal one tile
HOME PLATE
Reveal all four tiles
FIVE-SIDED THINGS
- HOME PLATE
- JEANS BACK POCKET
- SCHOOL CROSSING SIGN
- THE PENTAGON
Group 3
Reveal category
UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF"
Reveal one tile
LEFT FIELD
Reveal all four tiles
UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF"
- LEFT FIELD
- NOWHERE
- THE BLUE
- THIN AIR
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDING IN CANDY BRANDS MINUS "S"
Reveal one tile
BURGER KING WHOPPER
Reveal all four tiles
ENDING IN CANDY BRANDS MINUS "S"
- BURGER KING WHOPPER
- FILM NERD
- MEMENTO
- PITCHER'S MOUND
Reveal full answer
CANOODLING
- FIRST BASE
- MAKING OUT
- NECKING
- TONSIL HOCKEY
FIVE-SIDED THINGS
- HOME PLATE
- JEANS BACK POCKET
- SCHOOL CROSSING SIGN
- THE PENTAGON
UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF"
- LEFT FIELD
- NOWHERE
- THE BLUE
- THIN AIR
ENDING IN CANDY BRANDS MINUS "S"
- BURGER KING WHOPPER
- FILM NERD
- MEMENTO
- PITCHER'S MOUND
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