Connections Hints: May 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 9, 2026 (2026-05-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1063
Connections #1063 · 2026-05-09
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Group 1
Reveal category
UNITS OF TV PROGRAMS
Reveal one tile
EPISODE
Reveal all four tiles
UNITS OF TV PROGRAMS
- EPISODE
- FRANCHISE
- SEASON
- SERIES
Group 2
Reveal category
THINGS WORN AROUND THE NECK
Reveal one tile
BOA
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS WORN AROUND THE NECK
- BOA
- CHAIN
- LANYARD
- TIE
Group 3
Reveal category
STRINGS TIED IN KNOTS
Reveal one tile
FRIENDSHIP BRACELET
Reveal all four tiles
STRINGS TIED IN KNOTS
- FRIENDSHIP BRACELET
- MACRAMÉ
- QUIPU
- SHOELACES
Group 4
Reveal category
___ PIECE
Reveal one tile
CONVERSATION
Reveal all four tiles
___ PIECE
- CONVERSATION
- PERIOD
- PUFF
- THINK
Reveal full answer
UNITS OF TV PROGRAMS
- EPISODE
- FRANCHISE
- SEASON
- SERIES
THINGS WORN AROUND THE NECK
- BOA
- CHAIN
- LANYARD
- TIE
STRINGS TIED IN KNOTS
- FRIENDSHIP BRACELET
- MACRAMÉ
- QUIPU
- SHOELACES
___ PIECE
- CONVERSATION
- PERIOD
- PUFF
- THINK
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