NYT Connections Hints Today: Answers for April 25, 2026 (#1049)

NYT Connections Answers Today – April 25, 2026

Connections #1049 • Solved by WordFinder Tips
Connections Answers April 25, 2026

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Today’s Overview

April 25’s puzzle feels like a classic mix of surface tricks and hidden patterns. Four groups hide behind everyday words, but each group leans on a different kind of wordplay.

Difficulty vibe

The yellow group is obvious once you spot the theme. Green and blue need a quick pivot in thinking. Purple is the curveball that forces you to re‑evaluate a few cards.

Interactive Groups Reveal

Tap the buttons below to reveal the specific color groups for today’s puzzle.

Group 1: BODY COVERINGS
ENAMEL, HAIR, NAIL, SKIN
Group 2: MASSES, IN IDIOMS
CROWD, HAYSTACK, MILLION, OCEAN
Group 3: OLD TIMEY SLANG FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
COPPER, DICK, FLATFOOT, GUMSHOE
Group 4: STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “THROW”
CAST IRON, CHUCK E. CHEESE, HURLY-BURLY, PITCHFORK

🧠 Step‑by‑Step Solving Strategy

Start with the low‑hanging fruit. Then use elimination to force the tougher groups into place.

Opening words that crack the puzzle fast

Look at ENAMEL, HAIR, NAIL, and SKIN. All are body coverings. That set instantly lights up the yellow group.

Next, scan for obvious idioms. HAYSTACK, CROWD, MILLION { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “SoftwareApplication”, “name”: “NYT Connections Interactive Solver & Guide”, “applicationCategory”: “GameApplication”, “operatingSystem”: “WebBrowser”, “description”: “Interactive daily solver, grid visualizer, and hint generator for NYT Connections.”, “offers”: { “@type”: “Offer”, “price”: “0”, “priceCurrency”: “USD” }, “aggregateRating”: { “@type”: “AggregateRating”, “ratingValue”: “4.9”, “ratingCount”: “845” } }