The NYT Connections puzzle today is manageable even if you’re feeling down. Connections is a popular New York Times word game focusing on finding “common threads between words.” Like Wordle, it resets after midnight, with each set of words growing trickier. We provide hints and tips to help you tackle the puzzle.
If you prefer, skip to the end for today’s Connections solution. Otherwise, keep reading for clues, tips, and strategies.
What is Connections?
Connections is a hit on social media, part of the Times’ Games section. Created with help from associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, it challenges players to group four words with a shared trait. Available on both browsers and mobile devices, each puzzle includes 16 words split into four categories, ranging from book titles to software. Despite seeming pairs, only one correct answer exists.
Successfully grouping a set removes those words from the board. Incorrect guesses count as mistakes, with up to four allowed before the game ends. Players can shuffle the board, and groups are color-coded: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple. Results can be shared on social media.
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Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories:
– Yellow: Dreary
– Green: Provides relief
– Blue: Astrological signs
– Purple: Fit
Today’s Connections categories are:
– Yellow: Gloomy
– Green: Ointment
– Blue: Zodiac symbols
– Purple: Muscular, minus “Ed” sound
If ready, here’s today’s Connections #1033 solution:
– Gloomy: BLUE, DARK, DOWN, LOW
– Ointment: BALM, CREAM, PASTE, RUB
– Zodiac symbols: ARCHER, FISH, GOAT, RAM
– Muscular, minus “Ed” sound: JACK, RIP, SHRED, YOKE
If you didn’t succeed today, more Connections await tomorrow, and we’ll have more tips to guide you.
For more game fun, visit Mashable’s games hub for a range of puzzles and challenges. If you’re looking for different puzzles, here are the hints and answers for NYT Pips and Strands for April 9, 2026.