NYT Connections #1026 Answers - Thursday, April 2, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1026? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Puzzle Date:
Puzzle Number: #1026

NYT Connections #1026 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1026grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • STALLION
  • CHAMPION
  • SECOND
  • CHANCE
  • MIGOS
  • MOMENT
  • BACK
  • CARDI
  • DRAKE
  • EATER
  • OPENING
  • ENDORSE
  • WINDOW
  • BUCK
  • MESON
  • DRONE

NYT Connections #1026 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint
The yellow category is: SUPPORT
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: OPPORTUNITY
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: MALE ANIMALS
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS

NYT Connections #1026 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

SUPPORT

BACK, CHAMPION, ENDORSE, SECOND

Green group answerReveal

OPPORTUNITY

CHANCE, MOMENT, OPENING, WINDOW

Blue group answerReveal

MALE ANIMALS

BUCK, DRAKE, DRONE, STALLION

Purple group answerReveal

ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS

CARDI, EATER, MESON, MIGOS

Play NYT Connections #1026 Online - Free

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1026 answers?

NYT Connections #1026 was published on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1026?

NYT Connections puzzle #1026 was published on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #1026?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1026 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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