Connections Hints: May 16, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on May 16, 2026 (2026-05-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1070
Connections #1070 · 2026-05-16
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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
GLASSWARE
Reveal one tile
COUPE
Reveal all four tiles
GLASSWARE
- COUPE
- FLUTE
- STEIN
- TUMBLER
Group 2
Reveal category
MESS AROUND (WITH)
Reveal one tile
FIDDLE
Reveal all four tiles
MESS AROUND (WITH)
- FIDDLE
- MESS
- PLAY
- TINKER
Group 3
Reveal category
MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS
Reveal one tile
ALLEGRO
Reveal all four tiles
MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS
- ALLEGRO
- FORTE
- LARGO
- PIANO
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "ASAP"
Reveal one tile
BASSOON
Reveal all four tiles
ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "ASAP"
- BASSOON
- BELFAST
- NESQUICK
- THERMOSTAT
Reveal full answer
GLASSWARE
- COUPE
- FLUTE
- STEIN
- TUMBLER
MESS AROUND (WITH)
- FIDDLE
- MESS
- PLAY
- TINKER
MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS
- ALLEGRO
- FORTE
- LARGO
- PIANO
ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "ASAP"
- BASSOON
- BELFAST
- NESQUICK
- THERMOSTAT
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