Connections Hints: Aug 10, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 10, 2026 (2026-08-10). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1156
Connections #1156 · 2026-08-10
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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
HAPHAZARDLY
Reveal one tile
ANY OLD HOW
Reveal all four tiles
HAPHAZARDLY
- ANY OLD HOW
- AT RANDOM
- HELTER-SKELTER
- WILLY-NILLY
Group 2
Reveal category
WAYS TO RECEIVE EVENT TICKETS
Reveal one tile
MAIL DELIVERY
Reveal all four tiles
WAYS TO RECEIVE EVENT TICKETS
- MAIL DELIVERY
- MOBILE TICKET
- PRINT-AT-HOME
- WILL CALL
Group 3
Reveal category
SECTIONS ON AN INVOICE
Reveal one tile
BALANCE DUE
Reveal all four tiles
SECTIONS ON AN INVOICE
- BALANCE DUE
- BILL TO
- ORDER NUMBER
- UNIT PRICE
Group 4
Reveal category
FAMOUS GOATEES
Reveal one tile
BILLY GOAT
Reveal all four tiles
FAMOUS GOATEES
- BILLY GOAT
- COLONEL SANDERS
- DOCTOR STRANGE
- THE DEVIL
Reveal full answer
HAPHAZARDLY
- ANY OLD HOW
- AT RANDOM
- HELTER-SKELTER
- WILLY-NILLY
WAYS TO RECEIVE EVENT TICKETS
- MAIL DELIVERY
- MOBILE TICKET
- PRINT-AT-HOME
- WILL CALL
SECTIONS ON AN INVOICE
- BALANCE DUE
- BILL TO
- ORDER NUMBER
- UNIT PRICE
FAMOUS GOATEES
- BILLY GOAT
- COLONEL SANDERS
- DOCTOR STRANGE
- THE DEVIL
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