Connections Hints: Aug 26, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Aug 26, 2026 (2026-08-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1259

Puzzle #1259 · 2026-08-26

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1259 for 2026-08-26, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: "THERE YOU HAVE IT!", KNACK, WHAT "P" MIGHT STAND FOR and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

"THERE YOU HAVE IT!"
KNACK
WHAT "P" MIGHT STAND FOR
KEY ___

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

"THERE YOU HAVE IT!"

BEHOLD

PRESTO

SHAZAM

VOILÀ

KNACK

FORTE

GIFT

STRENGTH

TALENT

WHAT "P" MIGHT STAND FOR

PAGE

PARK

PHOSPHORUS

PIANO

KEY ___

CHAIN

LARGO

LIME

SIGNATURE

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.