Connections Hints: Aug 13, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 13, 2026 (2026-08-13). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1159
Connections #1159 · 2026-08-13
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
PERSEVERE
Reveal one tile
CARRY ON
Reveal all four tiles
PERSEVERE
- CARRY ON
- CONTINUE
- MAKE IT
- PERSIST
Group 2
Reveal category
MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO)
Reveal one tile
CREEP
Reveal all four tiles
MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO)
- CREEP
- EASE
- EDGE
- INCH
Group 3
Reveal category
AIRLINE STATUS PERKS
Reveal one tile
CHECKED BAGS
Reveal all four tiles
AIRLINE STATUS PERKS
- CHECKED BAGS
- LOUNGE
- MILES
- UPGRADE
Group 4
Reveal category
"COLD" THINGS, IN IDIOMS
Reveal one tile
COMFORT
Reveal all four tiles
"COLD" THINGS, IN IDIOMS
- COMFORT
- FEET
- SHOULDER
- TURKEY
Reveal full answer
PERSEVERE
- CARRY ON
- CONTINUE
- MAKE IT
- PERSIST
MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO)
- CREEP
- EASE
- EDGE
- INCH
AIRLINE STATUS PERKS
- CHECKED BAGS
- LOUNGE
- MILES
- UPGRADE
"COLD" THINGS, IN IDIOMS
- COMFORT
- FEET
- SHOULDER
- TURKEY
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