Connections Hints: Aug 6, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 6, 2026 (2026-08-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
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Connections #1234 · 2026-08-06
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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
CLASSIC WOODEN TOYS
Reveal one tile
ALPHABET BLOCKS
Reveal all four tiles
CLASSIC WOODEN TOYS
- ALPHABET BLOCKS
- CUP-AND-BALL
- JACOB'S LADDER
- LINCOLN LOGS
Group 2
Reveal category
PLACES WITH LANES
Reveal one tile
BOWLING ALLEY
Reveal all four tiles
PLACES WITH LANES
- BOWLING ALLEY
- FREEWAY
- SUPERMARKET
- SWIMMING POOL
Group 3
Reveal category
ICONIC ROMAN LANDMARKS
Reveal one tile
COLOSSEUM
Reveal all four tiles
ICONIC ROMAN LANDMARKS
- COLOSSEUM
- PANTHEON
- SPANISH STEPS
- TREVI FOUNTAIN
Group 4
Reveal category
PLACES WITH NETS
Reveal one tile
BARCLAYS CENTER
Reveal all four tiles
PLACES WITH NETS
- BARCLAYS CENTER
- FISHING BOAT
- HOCKEY RINK
- TENNIS COURT
Reveal full answer
CLASSIC WOODEN TOYS
- ALPHABET BLOCKS
- CUP-AND-BALL
- JACOB'S LADDER
- LINCOLN LOGS
PLACES WITH LANES
- BOWLING ALLEY
- FREEWAY
- SUPERMARKET
- SWIMMING POOL
ICONIC ROMAN LANDMARKS
- COLOSSEUM
- PANTHEON
- SPANISH STEPS
- TREVI FOUNTAIN
PLACES WITH NETS
- BARCLAYS CENTER
- FISHING BOAT
- HOCKEY RINK
- TENNIS COURT
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