Connections Hints: Apr 9, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Apr 9, 2026 (2026-04-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1112

Puzzle #1112 · 2026-04-09

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 #1112 for 2026-04-09, 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: GLOOMY, OINTMENT, ZODIAC SYMBOLS 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.

GLOOMY
OINTMENT
ZODIAC SYMBOLS
MUSCULAR, MINUS "ED" SOUND

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.

GLOOMY

BLUE

DARK

DOWN

LOW

OINTMENT

BALM

CREAM

PASTE

RUB

ZODIAC SYMBOLS

ARCHER

FISH

GOAT

RAM

MUSCULAR, MINUS "ED" SOUND

JACK

RIP

SHRED

YOKE

Reveal full answer

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