Connections Hints: May 29, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on May 29, 2026 (2026-05-29). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1164

Puzzle #1164 · 2026-05-29

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1164 for 2026-05-29, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: OCEANS, SOURCES OF DISTINCTIVE SMELLS, KINDS OF ROOMS IN A MANSION and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

OCEANS
SOURCES OF DISTINCTIVE SMELLS
KINDS OF ROOMS IN A MANSION
WHAT "PA" MIGHT REFER TO

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

OCEANS

ARCTIC

ATLANTIC

PACIFIC

SOUTHERN

SOURCES OF DISTINCTIVE SMELLS

AMMONIA

DURIAN

WET DOG

KINDS OF ROOMS IN A MANSION

BILLIARD

DRAWING

POWDER

READING

WHAT "PA" MIGHT REFER TO

FATHER

PENNSYLVANIA

PROTACTINIUM

PUBLIC ADDRESS

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.