Connections Hints: Aug 8, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 8, 2026 (2026-08-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1154
Connections #1154 · 2026-08-08
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Group 1
Reveal category
QUAINT EXPRESSIONS OF EXCITEMENT
Reveal one tile
HOT DOG
Reveal all four tiles
QUAINT EXPRESSIONS OF EXCITEMENT
- HOT DOG
- HURRAH
- WHOOPEE
- YAHOO
Group 2
Reveal category
CONVEY
Reveal one tile
COUCH
Reveal all four tiles
CONVEY
- COUCH
- EXPRESS
- FRAME
- PHRASE
Group 3
Reveal category
WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS AS HOMOPHONES
Reveal one tile
CUTIE
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS AS HOMOPHONES
- CUTIE
- EASY
- EFFECTS
- I OWE YOU
Group 4
Reveal category
SAFETY ___
Reveal one tile
BELT
Reveal all four tiles
SAFETY ___
- BELT
- GOGGLES
- PIN
- RAZOR
Reveal full answer
QUAINT EXPRESSIONS OF EXCITEMENT
- HOT DOG
- HURRAH
- WHOOPEE
- YAHOO
CONVEY
- COUCH
- EXPRESS
- FRAME
- PHRASE
WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS AS HOMOPHONES
- CUTIE
- EASY
- EFFECTS
- I OWE YOU
SAFETY ___
- BELT
- GOGGLES
- PIN
- RAZOR
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