Connections Hints: Aug 11, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 11, 2026 (2026-08-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1157
Connections #1157 · 2026-08-11
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Group 1
Reveal category
DOOMED
Reveal one tile
DONE
Reveal all four tiles
DOOMED
- DONE
- SUNK
- THROUGH
- TOAST
Group 2
Reveal category
BASIC CABLE CHANNELS
Reveal one tile
BET
Reveal all four tiles
BASIC CABLE CHANNELS
- BET
- BRAVO
- HISTORY
- USA
Group 3
Reveal category
WORDS IN AN AUCTIONEER'S CHANT
Reveal one tile
GOING
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS IN AN AUCTIONEER'S CHANT
- GOING
- ONCE
- SOLD
- TWICE
Group 4
Reveal category
HOMOPHONES OF FACIAL FEATURES
Reveal one tile
AYE
Reveal all four tiles
HOMOPHONES OF FACIAL FEATURES
- AYE
- HARE
- KNOWS
- TUNG
Reveal full answer
DOOMED
- DONE
- SUNK
- THROUGH
- TOAST
BASIC CABLE CHANNELS
- BET
- BRAVO
- HISTORY
- USA
WORDS IN AN AUCTIONEER'S CHANT
- GOING
- ONCE
- SOLD
- TWICE
HOMOPHONES OF FACIAL FEATURES
- AYE
- HARE
- KNOWS
- TUNG
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