Connections Hints: Apr 11, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Apr 11, 2026 (2026-04-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

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Puzzle #1118 · 2026-04-11

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 #1118 for 2026-04-11, 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: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR, BENEFACTOR, STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS 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.

FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
BENEFACTOR
STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER

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.

FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR

ICE SCRAPER

JACK

JUMPER CABLES

SPARE TIRE

BENEFACTOR

ANGEL

CHAMPION

PATRON

SPONSOR

STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS

BEAM

BRACE

COLUMN

STRUT

ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER

BOMBAY

CHELSEA

SCREWDRIVER

SNOWFLAKE

Reveal full answer

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