Today’s New York Times Connections puzzle for August 8, 2026 presents a medium-difficulty challenge that mixes straightforward themes with a few deceptive groupings. Players must arrange 16 words into four groups of four, each linked by a hidden relationship. Below, we reveal the categories and answers, along with tips to sharpen your solving skills.
Categories for August 8, 2026
- Yellow Group: Quaint expressions of excitement
- Green Group: Convey
- Blue Group: Words associated with letters as homophones
- Purple Group: Safety
Full Answers
If you’re stuck, here’s the complete breakdown:
- Yellow: hot dog, hurrah, whoopee, yahoo
- Green: couch, express, frame, phrase
- Blue: cutie (QT), easy (EZ), effects (FX), I owe you (IOU)
- Purple: belt, goggles, pin, razor
How to Approach Today’s Puzzle
The yellow group is usually the easiest—start there. The shuffle button can help you see words in a new order. Watch out for homophones, puns, and double meanings; the blue group relies heavily on letter-based wordplay. If you find five words that seem to belong together, one is likely a decoy. The purple group is designed to be the toughest, so leave it for last if you get stuck.
Final Thoughts
This puzzle strikes a balance between simple and tricky connections. Once you spot the themes, most words fall into place. For more daily puzzle solutions, check out the NYT Connections Hints and Answers for August 7, 2026 (Puzzle #1153).
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