Connections Hints: May 11, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 11, 2026 (2026-05-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1065
Connections #1065 · 2026-05-11
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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
MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH "IN"
Reveal one tile
CREEP
Reveal all four tiles
MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH "IN"
- CREEP
- SLIP
- SNEAK
- STEAL
Group 2
Reveal category
KINDS OF SCHEMES
Reveal one tile
COLOR
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF SCHEMES
- COLOR
- PONZI
- PYRAMID
- RHYME
Group 3
Reveal category
DETECTIVE MOVIES
Reveal one tile
CHINATOWN
Reveal all four tiles
DETECTIVE MOVIES
- CHINATOWN
- KNIVES OUT
- SEVEN
- VERTIGO
Group 4
Reveal category
BODY PARTS SURROUNDED BY TWO LETTERS
Reveal one tile
ELEGY
Reveal all four tiles
BODY PARTS SURROUNDED BY TWO LETTERS
- ELEGY
- KARMA
- KEYED
- SHANDY
Reveal full answer
MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH "IN"
- CREEP
- SLIP
- SNEAK
- STEAL
KINDS OF SCHEMES
- COLOR
- PONZI
- PYRAMID
- RHYME
DETECTIVE MOVIES
- CHINATOWN
- KNIVES OUT
- SEVEN
- VERTIGO
BODY PARTS SURROUNDED BY TWO LETTERS
- ELEGY
- KARMA
- KEYED
- SHANDY
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