April 18 NYT Connections #1042: Hints and Answers to Solve It
The New York Times Connections puzzle for April 18 returned with puzzle number #1042. Filmogaz.com has collected hints and the full answers to help readers who want to solve it. Below you will find concise clues and the solution set.
What Connections asks players to do
Connections is a daily word grouping game from the NYT. Players sort 16 words into four related groups.
The game resets after midnight. It is playable on browsers and mobile devices.
Game mechanics in brief
Each correct four-word group is removed from the board. Players may make up to four errors before the run ends. The board can be shuffled to reveal patterns.
Categories are color coded by difficulty. Yellow labels the simplest group, followed by green, blue, and purple.
Quick hints for April 18
Want nudges without outright answers? Try these one-word prompts. They mirror the link between the words on the board.
- Yellow hint: Gawk
- Green hint: Currents
- Blue hint: Surprise victor
- Purple hint: Pops
Answers for #1042
Ready for the solutions? These are the four valid groups for the April 18 NYT Connections puzzle.
Look at with awe
- MARVEL
- STARE
- WONDER
Basic electricity terms
- AC
- DC
- POWER
- VOLTAGE
Unexpected winner
- DARK HORSE
- LONG SHOT
- SLEEPER
- UNDERDOG
Starts with soda brands
- CRUSHWORTHY
- FANTAGRAPHICS
- FRESCAPE
- PEPSINOGEN
If you prefer to puzzle without spoilers, use the hints to try and solve it yourself. For those who needed the answers, this set closes out April 18.
Filmogaz.com will continue to publish NYT Connections tips and answers. Check back tomorrow for the next puzzle and fresh guidance to help you solve it.
