Connections Hints: Aug 31, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Aug 31, 2026 (2026-08-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1258

Puzzle #1258 · 2026-08-31

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 #1258 for 2026-08-31, 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: THINGS THAT COME IN TUBES, WARNINGS ON A SHIPPING BOX, HISTORICAL SOVEREIGN TITLES 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.

THINGS THAT COME IN TUBES
WARNINGS ON A SHIPPING BOX
HISTORICAL SOVEREIGN TITLES
___ BOWL

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.

THINGS THAT COME IN TUBES

LIPSTICK

POSTER

TENNIS BALLS

TOOTHPASTE

WARNINGS ON A SHIPPING BOX

FRAGILE

HEAVY

PERISHABLE

THIS SIDE UP

HISTORICAL SOVEREIGN TITLES

CALIPH

KHAN

PHARAOH

SHOGUN

___ BOWL

DUST

POKE

SALAD

SUPER

Reveal full answer

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