Connections Hints: May 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 12, 2026 (2026-05-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1066
Connections #1066 · 2026-05-12
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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
SUBSTANTIAL BOOK
Reveal one tile
OPUS
Reveal all four tiles
SUBSTANTIAL BOOK
- OPUS
- TOME
- VOLUME
- WORK
Group 2
Reveal category
"SAINT" CITIES
Reveal one tile
MONICA
Reveal all four tiles
"SAINT" CITIES
- MONICA
- PAULO
- PETERSBURG
- SALVADOR
Group 3
Reveal category
"LONG" THINGS
Reveal one tile
DISTANCE
Reveal all four tiles
"LONG" THINGS
- DISTANCE
- DIVISION
- JOHNS
- WEEKEND
Group 4
Reveal category
CURRENCIES PLUS A LETTER
Reveal one tile
FRANCI
Reveal all four tiles
CURRENCIES PLUS A LETTER
- FRANCI
- RANDO
- REALM
- WONK
Reveal full answer
SUBSTANTIAL BOOK
- OPUS
- TOME
- VOLUME
- WORK
"SAINT" CITIES
- MONICA
- PAULO
- PETERSBURG
- SALVADOR
"LONG" THINGS
- DISTANCE
- DIVISION
- JOHNS
- WEEKEND
CURRENCIES PLUS A LETTER
- FRANCI
- RANDO
- REALM
- WONK
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