Feeling stuck on the May 9, 2026 (#1063) edition of NYT Connections? Here are some clues and hints to help you solve today’s puzzle and save your winning streak, as well as the final answers.
Connections by The New York Times is a unique daily word game available online for free. The puzzle presents players with a set of 16 different words. Although the words may look random, they are secretly connected by some hidden themes. The challenge is to find out what these themes are and figure out which words have something in common. According to that, players need to sort the words into groups of four. However, the game only allows for guesses to make the correct selections. Moreover, players also receive a “one away…” notification every time they choose three out of the four correct words of a particular theme.
So, here are the hints and answers for the May 9 Connections puzzle.
Connections hints for May 9
Here are some hints for each group:
- Yellow Group: The items in this group are related to television.
- Green Group: This collection features things that one can wear on a certain body part.
- Blue Group: All four words in this set are related to knots.
- Purple Group: This group features words that are often paired with a single common word to make a meaningful phrase.
What are the Connections answers for today
Without further ado, here are the answers for the May 9, 2026, NYT Connections puzzle:
Yellow Group: Units Of TV Programs – EPISODE, FRANCHISE, SEASON, SERIES.
Green Group: Things Worn Around The Neck – BOA, CHAIN, LANYARD, TIE.
Blue Group: Strings Tied In Knots – FRIENDSHIP BRACELET, MACRAMÉ, QUIPU, SHOELACES.
Purple Group: _____ Piece – CONVERSATION, PERIOD, PUFF, THINK.
In addition to Connections, other popular word games that fans can play on The New York Times Games collection include Wordle, Strands, Spelling Bee, and the NYT Crossword, among others.