NYT Connections #1074 Answers - Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1074? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1074

NYT Connections #1074 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1074grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

HIGH
KEY
INTENSITY
INDEPENDENCE
MIGHT
MODE
MEDIUM
INTERVAL
TRAINING
OFF
FORCE
SIMMER
CONCENTRATION
GROUNDHOG
THE LONGEST
SCALE

NYT Connections #1074 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: STOVE KNOB SETTINGS

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: POTENCY

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: MUSIC THEORY CONCEPTS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: "___ DAY" MOVIES

NYT Connections #1074 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

STOVE KNOB SETTINGS

HIGH, MEDIUM, OFF, SIMMER

Green group answerReveal

POTENCY

CONCENTRATION, FORCE, INTENSITY, MIGHT

Blue group answerReveal

MUSIC THEORY CONCEPTS

INTERVAL, KEY, MODE, SCALE

Purple group answerReveal

"___ DAY" MOVIES

GROUNDHOG, INDEPENDENCE, THE LONGEST, TRAINING

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1074 answers?

NYT Connections #1074 was published on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1074?

NYT Connections puzzle #1074 was published on Wednesday, May 20, 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 #1074?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1074 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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