NYT Connections #1029 Answers - Sunday, April 5, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1029? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1029

NYT Connections #1029 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1029grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

PIPE
PANCAKE
PULPIT
LIGHT SWITCH
SHELL
VIOLIN
MUSHROOM
ORBIT
COIN
PASTEURIZE
NUCLEUS
MAGNIFYING GLASS
ELECTRON
GOOGOL
DEERSTALKER
THE BIRD

NYT Connections #1029 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: ATOMIC STRUCTURE TERMS

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: PARTS OF A SHERLOCK HOLMES COSTUME

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: THINGS TO FLIP

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SLUSH"

NYT Connections #1029 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

ATOMIC STRUCTURE TERMS

ELECTRON, NUCLEUS, ORBIT, SHELL

Green group answerReveal

PARTS OF A SHERLOCK HOLMES COSTUME

DEERSTALKER, MAGNIFYING GLASS, PIPE, VIOLIN

Blue group answerReveal

THINGS TO FLIP

COIN, LIGHT SWITCH, PANCAKE, THE BIRD

Purple group answerReveal

STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SLUSH"

GOOGOL, MUSHROOM, PASTEURIZE, PULPIT

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1029 answers?

NYT Connections #1029 was published on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1029?

NYT Connections puzzle #1029 was published on Sunday, April 5, 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 #1029?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1029 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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