NYT Connections April 7 Hints and Answers Released, Puzzle #1031
The New York Times’ Connections puzzle for April 7, 2026 challenged many players. The grid required linking words into four themed groups.
For reference, NYT Connections April 7 Hints and Answers Released, Puzzle #1031 list the categories and solutions below. Filmogaz.com shared a completed-puzzle screenshot for visual reference.
Hints and difficulty order
The puzzle offered four hints. They guided solvers from easiest to hardest.
- Yellow hint: You vs. me.
- Green hint: I’m all for that!
- Blue hint: Pick an option.
- Purple hint: Not death, but…
Answers by group
Each color group contained four words that fit a shared theme. Below are the themes and answers.
Yellow — Competition
- battle
- clash
- contest
- match
Green — On board
- down
- game
- in
- willing
Blue — Words for unspecified choices
- another
- either
- neither
- one
Purple — ____ life
- after
- low
- night
- wild
Tools and tracking
The Times provides a Connections Bot for score and analysis. Players can submit answers there after playing.
Registered users gain progress tracking. Stats include puzzles completed, win rate, perfect scores, and streaks.
Notable tough puzzles
Past rounds have offered tricky themes. Filmogaz.com reviewed several especially challenging puzzles.
- #5: “Things you can set” — mood, record, table, volleyball.
- #4: “One in a dozen” — egg, juror, month, rose.
- #3: “Streets on screen” — Elm, Fear, Jump, Sesame.
- #2: “Power ___” — nap, plant, Ranger, trip.
- #1: “Things that can run” — candidate, faucet, mascara, nose.
