NYT Connections #1053 Answers - Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1053? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1053

NYT Connections #1053 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1053grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

ROUND
SHADOW
RUMBLE
ORDERS
OVATION
SOCK
HAND
ROLL
CLAP
JOKE
BOOM
STAGE
LEVEL
STRING
ROOM
PHASE

NYT Connections #1053 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: STEP IN A PROCESS

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: SOUND LIKE THUNDER

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: KINDS OF PUPPETS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: STANDING ___

NYT Connections #1053 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

STEP IN A PROCESS

LEVEL, PHASE, ROUND, STAGE

Green group answerReveal

SOUND LIKE THUNDER

BOOM, CLAP, ROLL, RUMBLE

Blue group answerReveal

KINDS OF PUPPETS

HAND, SHADOW, SOCK, STRING

Purple group answerReveal

STANDING ___

JOKE, ORDERS, OVATION, ROOM

Play NYT Connections #1053 Online - Free

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1053 answers?

NYT Connections #1053 was published on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1053?

NYT Connections puzzle #1053 was published on Wednesday, April 29, 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 #1053?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1053 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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