If today’s Connections puzzle is giving you trouble, we’re here to help. We’ll start off with some general hints to set you on the right path. If that doesn’t help, you can have a word from each category. After that, we’ll reveal the categories, followed by the list of answers. So, without further ado, here are all the hints, clues, and answers to today’s NYT Connections (#1038, April 14, 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
- ROUND
- LIST
- MASON
- BOOKMARK
- COOKIE
- LANCE
- BELL
- WAY
- TIP
- GLOVES
- STYLE
- CACHE
- RING
- PITCH
- HISTORY
- LEAN
Hints for NYT Connections (#1038) April 14, 2026
These hints do not contain any spoilers. They will nudge you in the right direction without giving away any answers.
- Yellow Group: Browsing the web is incomplete without these entries.
- Green Group: Essential parts of the sport that Anthony Joshua competes in.
- Blue Group: Move something in a particular direction.
- Purple Group: Unrestrained.
- Extra hint: Purple category words are preceded by a common word.
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: Bookmark.
- Green Group: Bell.
- Blue Group: Lean.
- Purple Group: Lance.
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: Things stored by a browser.
- Green Group: Boxing terms.
- Blue Group: Tilt.
- Purple Group: Free ___.
Answers to NYT Connections (#1038) April 14, 2026
On your last attempt, and don’t want to ruin the streak? Fine, we’ll give you the answers.
- Yellow Group: Bookmark, Cache, Cookie, History (Things stored by a browser).
- Green Group: Bell, Gloves, Ring, Round (Boxing terms).
- Blue Group: Lean, List, Pitch, Tip (Tilt).
- Purple Group: Lance, Mason, Style, Way (Free ___).
Answers to yesterday’s Connections puzzle
- Yellow Group: Box office, Marquee, Ticket line, Velvet Rope (Seen outside a theater).
- Green Group: Cape, Handkerchief, Magic wand, Rabbit (Accessories for a magician).
- Blue Group: House, Lasso, Montana, Soprano (TV show title surnames).
- Purple Group: Baseball player, Camera lens, Mushroom, Pen (They have caps).
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What we think
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle was rated 2.3 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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