Has today’s Connections puzzle got you stumped? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. First, we’ll get you started with some general, spoiler-free hints. Then, we’ll give you one word from each category, followed by the list of themes. Finally, you can have the answers. Here are all the hints, clues, and answers to today’s NYT Connections (#1,056, May 2, 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!
Here’s your grid for today
- POST-IT
- TREASURY
- HERALDRY
- PLAY
- INTERIOR
- MUSICAL
- MENTAL
- STATE
- TIME TABLES
- EDUCATION
- OPERA
- PSYCHIC
- EXTRASENSORY
- GLOBETROTTER
- TELEPATHIC
- BALLET
Hints for NYT Connections (#1,056) May 2, 2026
These hints do not contain any spoilers. They will nudge you in the right direction without giving away any answers.
- Yellow Group: A numinous ability that a medium may have.
- Green Group: A kind of performance.
- Blue Group: Ministries.
- Purple Group: Where you get your news.
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: Extrasensory.
- Green Group: Ballet.
- Blue Group: Education.
- Purple Group: Globetrotter.
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: Clairvoyant.
- Green Group: Staged Performances.
- Blue Group: US Cabinet Departments.
- Purple Group: Starting With Newspaper Names.
Answers to NYT Connections (#1,056) May 2, 2026
On your last attempt, and don’t want to ruin the streak? Fine, we’ll give you the answers.
- Yellow Group: Extrasensory, Mental, Psychic, Telepathic (Clairvoyant).
- Green Group: Ballet, Musical, Opera, Play (Staged Performances).
- Blue Group: Education, Interior, State, Treasury (US Cabinet Departments).
- Purple Group: Globetrotter, Heraldry, Post-It, Times Tables (Starting With Newspaper Names).
Answers to yesterday’s Connections puzzle
- Yellow Group: Buff, Polish, Shine, Wax (Make Glossy).
- Green Group: Ale, Amber, Citrine, Honey (Translucent Golden Things).
- Blue Group: Beak, Comb, Crest, Wattle (Features Of A Bird’s Head).
- Purple Group: Hive, Mix, Pour, Wight (Numbers With First Letter Changed).
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What we think
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle was rated 1.3 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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