Play Connections #1150
These are the 16 words in the order NYT shows them. Tap four words you think belong together and press Submit. You get four mistakes, and we'll tell you when you are one word away. Nothing is saved, so you can practise without touching your real streak.
Connections #1150 hints
Yellow is usually the easiest group and purple the trickiest. Start with one colour and see if the rest falls into place.
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Yellow group hintGentle hint
All of these share one simple tubelike shape, even though they serve very different purposes.
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Green group hintGentle hint
You would spot these on a quick walk around the Big Apple.
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Blue group hintHelpful hint
Your feet do the work to operate each of these.
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Purple group hintHelpful hint
Each one makes the same pointy, two-armed shape.
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Where's the trap?Strong hint
Several entries nod to birds, tempting you to group them even though they belong in three different categories.
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The four group namesStrong hint
- LONG CYLINDRICAL THINGS
- ICONIC NYC SIGHTS
- THINGS WITH PEDALS
- V-SHAPED THINGS
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Difficulty: Medium. Most groups are easy to spot, but a few items can plausibly fit more than one idea, so careful sorting helps.
Connections #1150 answers
Spoiler zone. Below are all four groups for August 4, 2026, with why each word fits.
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Each colour opens in three steps: one word from the group, then the group name, then all four words. Stop as soon as you can finish it yourself.
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CIGARETTE is in the yellow group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is LONG CYLINDRICAL THINGS.
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CIGARETTE, FOAM ROLLER, POOL NOODLE, PRETZEL ROD
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BODEGA is in the green group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is ICONIC NYC SIGHTS.
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BODEGA, PIGEON, SUBWAY STATION, TAXI CAB
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PIANO is in the blue group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is THINGS WITH PEDALS.
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PIANO, SEWING MACHINE, SWAN BOAT, UNICYCLE
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ANGLE BRACKET is in the purple group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is V-SHAPED THINGS.
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ANGLE BRACKET, CHEVRON, GOOSE FORMATION, PEACE SIGN
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- CIGARETTE: A thin paper tube packed with tobacco.
- FOAM ROLLER: A firm cylinder used for stretching and massage.
- POOL NOODLE: A floppy foam cylinder for water play.
- PRETZEL ROD: A crunchy snack baked in a straight cylinder.
- BODEGA: The classic corner store found on city blocks.
- PIGEON: City birds that crowd sidewalks and plazas.
- SUBWAY STATION: Underground stops where New Yorkers commute.
- TAXI CAB: Yellow cars hailed on busy city streets.
- PIANO: Players press foot pedals to sustain or soften notes.
- SEWING MACHINE: A foot pedal controls the needle speed.
- SWAN BOAT: Riders pedal it across a pond.
- UNICYCLE: Pedals turn its single wheel directly.
Purple group explained
- ANGLE BRACKET: A symbol whose two strokes meet at a point.
- CHEVRON: A pointed stripe or badge shaped like a V.
- GOOSE FORMATION: Migrating birds line up in a V.
- PEACE SIGN: Two raised fingers make a V.
What does CHEVRON mean?
A V-shaped or upside-down V-shaped stripe or symbol, often seen on military sleeve badges, road signs and patterns. It fits here as one of the V-shaped things.
Recent Connections puzzles
| Date | Puzzle | Purple group |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | #1149 | STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "PESTER" |
| Aug 2 | #1148 | U.S. AIRPORT CODES PLUS STARTING LETTER |
| Aug 1 | #1147 | STARTING WITH BREAD SHAPES |
| Jul 31 | #1146 | STARTING WITH MERRIMENTS |
| Jul 30 | #1145 | ON THE ___, TO MEAN "PRECISE" |
| Jul 29 | #1144 | ___BOARDS IN A CLASSROOM |
| Jul 28 | #1143 | STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES |
About Connections
Connections is a daily New York Times puzzle where you sort 16 words into four groups of four. Groups are colour-coded from yellow, the most direct, to purple, which usually relies on wordplay. You can make four mistakes. Looking back at past puzzles is one of the best ways to learn the kinds of tricks the editors like to use.
Other puzzles on Aug 4
Connections #1150 questions
What were the Connections answers on August 4, 2026?
LONG CYLINDRICAL THINGS: CIGARETTE, FOAM ROLLER, POOL NOODLE, PRETZEL ROD. ICONIC NYC SIGHTS: BODEGA, PIGEON, SUBWAY STATION, TAXI CAB. THINGS WITH PEDALS: PIANO, SEWING MACHINE, SWAN BOAT, UNICYCLE. V-SHAPED THINGS: ANGLE BRACKET, CHEVRON, GOOSE FORMATION, PEACE SIGN.
What was the purple group in Connections #1150?
V-SHAPED THINGS: ANGLE BRACKET, CHEVRON, GOOSE FORMATION, PEACE SIGN.
What made Connections #1150 tricky?
Several entries nod to birds, tempting you to group them even though they belong in three different categories.