Connections Hints: Aug 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 9, 2026 (2026-08-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1155
Connections #1155 · 2026-08-09
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Group 1
Reveal category
TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH
Reveal one tile
CHANGE TACK
Reveal all four tiles
TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH
- CHANGE TACK
- COURSE-CORRECT
- RECALIBRATE
- SHIFT GEARS
Group 2
Reveal category
CLASSIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Reveal one tile
CAPS FOR SALE
Reveal all four tiles
CLASSIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS
- CAPS FOR SALE
- CORDUROY
- GOODNIGHT MOON
- MADELINE
Group 3
Reveal category
MOVIE SUBGENRES
Reveal one tile
BUDDY COP
Reveal all four tiles
MOVIE SUBGENRES
- BUDDY COP
- NEO-NOIR
- SPACE OPERA
- SPAGHETTI WESTERN
Group 4
Reveal category
THINGS PEOPLE TRY TO GET OUT OF
Reveal one tile
BAD DREAM
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS PEOPLE TRY TO GET OUT OF
- BAD DREAM
- ESCAPE ROOM
- JURY DUTY
- LABYRINTH
Reveal full answer
TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH
- CHANGE TACK
- COURSE-CORRECT
- RECALIBRATE
- SHIFT GEARS
CLASSIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS
- CAPS FOR SALE
- CORDUROY
- GOODNIGHT MOON
- MADELINE
MOVIE SUBGENRES
- BUDDY COP
- NEO-NOIR
- SPACE OPERA
- SPAGHETTI WESTERN
THINGS PEOPLE TRY TO GET OUT OF
- BAD DREAM
- ESCAPE ROOM
- JURY DUTY
- LABYRINTH
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