NYT Connections #1076 Answers - Friday, May 22, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1076? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Friday, May 22, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1076

NYT Connections #1076 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1076grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

LOOSEY-GOOSEY
CONVENTION
CHECK IN
BAGGAGE CLAIM
CARRY-ON
CUSTOM
CHECKOUT LANE
FOLLOW UP
ASSEMBLY LINE
EL NIÑO
SOCIAL NORM
TOUCH BASE
REVOLVING SUSHI BAR
UNWRITTEN RULE
RECONNECT
TAILOR-MADE

NYT Connections #1076 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: REACH BACK OUT

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: THE WAY THINGS ARE DONE

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: PLACES WITH CONVEYOR BELTS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: STARTING WITH NAME HOMOPHONES

NYT Connections #1076 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

REACH BACK OUT

CHECK IN, FOLLOW UP, RECONNECT, TOUCH BASE

Green group answerReveal

THE WAY THINGS ARE DONE

CONVENTION, CUSTOM, SOCIAL NORM, UNWRITTEN RULE

Blue group answerReveal

PLACES WITH CONVEYOR BELTS

ASSEMBLY LINE, BAGGAGE CLAIM, CHECKOUT LANE, REVOLVING SUSHI BAR

Purple group answerReveal

STARTING WITH NAME HOMOPHONES

CARRY-ON, EL NIÑO, LOOSEY-GOOSEY, TAILOR-MADE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1076 answers?

NYT Connections #1076 was published on Friday, May 22, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1076?

NYT Connections puzzle #1076 was published on Friday, May 22, 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 #1076?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1076 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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