Connections Hints: Aug 3, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 3, 2026 (2026-08-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1230
Connections #1230 · 2026-08-03
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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
ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Reveal one tile
ALLEY
Reveal all four tiles
ROAD LESS TRAVELED
- ALLEY
- BACKSTREET
- BYWAY
- LANE
Group 2
Reveal category
SHADES OF GREEN
Reveal one tile
FOREST
Reveal all four tiles
SHADES OF GREEN
- FOREST
- HUNTER
- MINT
- SAGE
Group 3
Reveal category
"Y" IS THE ONLY VOWEL
Reveal one tile
FLY BY
Reveal all four tiles
"Y" IS THE ONLY VOWEL
- FLY BY
- MYRRH
- NSYNC
- RHYTHM
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "PESTER"
Reveal one tile
BUG FIX
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "PESTER"
- BUG FIX
- NAG CHAMPA
- NEEDLESS
- TEA SET
Reveal full answer
ROAD LESS TRAVELED
- ALLEY
- BACKSTREET
- BYWAY
- LANE
SHADES OF GREEN
- FOREST
- HUNTER
- MINT
- SAGE
"Y" IS THE ONLY VOWEL
- FLY BY
- MYRRH
- NSYNC
- RHYTHM
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "PESTER"
- BUG FIX
- NAG CHAMPA
- NEEDLESS
- TEA SET
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