Connections Hints: Aug 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 12, 2026 (2026-08-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1158
Connections #1158 · 2026-08-12
Choose one group at a time
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
HOLD ONTO, AS A FEELING
Reveal one tile
FOSTER
Reveal all four tiles
HOLD ONTO, AS A FEELING
- FOSTER
- HARBOR
- MAINTAIN
- NURSE
Group 2
Reveal category
KINDS OF FROGS
Reveal one tile
BULL
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF FROGS
- BULL
- GREEN
- POISON DART
- TREE
Group 3
Reveal category
NBC SITCOM SURNAMES
Reveal one tile
BENES
Reveal all four tiles
NBC SITCOM SURNAMES
- BENES
- BING
- LEMON
- SCOTT
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH AFFIRMATIVE RESPONSES
Reveal one tile
FINE PRINT
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH AFFIRMATIVE RESPONSES
- FINE PRINT
- GOODBYE
- GREAT WHITE
- OKAYAMA
Reveal full answer
HOLD ONTO, AS A FEELING
- FOSTER
- HARBOR
- MAINTAIN
- NURSE
KINDS OF FROGS
- BULL
- GREEN
- POISON DART
- TREE
NBC SITCOM SURNAMES
- BENES
- BING
- LEMON
- SCOTT
STARTING WITH AFFIRMATIVE RESPONSES
- FINE PRINT
- GOODBYE
- GREAT WHITE
- OKAYAMA
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