Out of morning coffee and still on today’s Connections puzzle? We’re here to help. First, we’ll get you started with some general hints, without giving away any answers. If you’re still lost, you can take a peek at one word from each category. If that’s not enough, the themes and answers will be waiting for you. So, without further ado, here are all the hints, clues, and answers to today’s NYT Connections puzzle (#1035, April 11, 2026).
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What is Connections?
Connections is a daily puzzle game from the New York Times. You can play it on your mobile or PC by clicking this link. The aim of the puzzle is pretty straightforward – you are supposed to find 4 groups of 4 words with common themes. These groups are arranged in 4 levels of difficulty: Yellow (Easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (Toughest). While this may seem simple, the puzzle often has some red herrings that can catch you off guard. Oftentimes, the Purple category can be a headscratcher with themes that may have something to do with the nomenclature rather than the meaning of the words. You never really know for sure what’s coming your way, and that’s what keeps Connections fresh!
First, let’s take a look at today’s grid
- ANGEL
- SNOWFLAKE
- JACK
- SCREWDRIVER
- BOMBAY
- STRUT
- PATRON
- BEAM
- CHAMPION
- CHELSEA
- COLUMN
- ICE SCRAPER
- SPARE TIRE
- BRACE
- SPONSOR
- JUMPER CABLES
Hints for NYT Connections (#1035) April 11, 2026
These hints do not contain any spoilers. They will nudge you in the right direction without giving away any answers.
- Yellow Group: Car-related items.
- Green Group: Someone you’d reach out to while starting a new business.
- Blue Group: Important while roofing.
- Purple Group: Focus on the last part of certain words.
One Word Per Category (Contains Spoilers)
Not able to spot any underlying themes or commonalities? We’ll help you get started. Here is one word for every group in today’s puzzle.
- Yellow Group: Ice Scraper.
- Green Group: Angel.
- Blue Group: Beam.
- Purple Group: Bombay.
List of Themes (Major Spoilers)
If the last round of hints didn’t help, maybe it’s time to look up the themes and retrospectively find the connections.
- Yellow Group: Found in the trunk of a car.
- Green Group: Benefactor.
- Blue Group: Structural supports.
- Purple Group: Ending in bodies of water.
Answers to NYT Connections (#) Date
On your last attempt, and don’t want to ruin the streak? Fine, we’ll give you the answers.
- Yellow Group: Ice Scraper, Jack, Jumper cables, Spare tire (Found in the trunk of a car).
- Green Group: Angel, Champion, Patron, Sponsor (Benefactor).
- Blue Group: Beam, Brace, Column, Strut (Structural supports).
- Purple Group: Bombay, Chelsea, Screwdriver, Snowflake (Ending in bodies of water).
Answers to yesterday’s Connections puzzle
- Yellow Group: Bell pepper, Carolina Reaper, Chipotle, Pepperoncino (Peppers).
- Green Group: Jack-in-the-box, Ejector seat, Pop-up book, Toaster (Things that pop up).
- Blue Group: Swiss, Firm, Holey, Nutty (Descriptors for Swiss cheese).
- Purple Group: Sonic, Blue, Genie, Gonzo (Blue characters).
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What we think
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle was rated 2.5 out of 5 for difficulty. Were you able to crack it without making any mistakes? Let us know in the comments!
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