Play Connections #1175
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 #1175 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
These are components that keep a vehicle running, tucked away up front.
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Green group hintGentle hint
These are cold, leafy dishes you might order as a starter or light lunch.
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Blue group hintHelpful hint
These are buttons you press on the thing you type with.
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Purple group hintHelpful hint
Look for ancient legendary names hiding at the start of everyday words and phrases.
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Where's the trap?Strong hint
Some words from the typing-key group, like the one for changing gears, could easily pass as vehicle terms.
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The four group namesStrong hint
- UNDER THE HOOD OF A CAR
- KINDS OF SALAD
- KEYBOARD KEYS
- STARTING WITH FIGURES FROM GREEK MYTH
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Difficulty: Hard. The last group needs you to spot hidden names at the start of words, and one entry is split across two words, which makes it tough to see.
Connections #1175 answers
Spoiler zone. Below are all four groups for August 29, 2026, with why each word fits.
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ALTERNATOR is in the yellow group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is UNDER THE HOOD OF A CAR.
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ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, ENGINE, RADIATOR
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CHOPPED is in the green group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is KINDS OF SALAD.
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CHOPPED, GREEK, HOUSE, WEDGE
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CONTROL is in the blue group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is KEYBOARD KEYS.
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CONTROL, ESCAPE, SHIFT, SPACE
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AT LAST is in the purple group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is STARTING WITH FIGURES FROM GREEK MYTH.
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AT LAST, HERALD, HYDRANT, TRITONE
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- ALTERNATOR: Generates electricity to charge the battery while driving.
- BATTERY: Stores power to start the vehicle.
- ENGINE: Main power source sitting under the hood.
- RADIATOR: Cools the engine with circulating coolant.
- CHOPPED: Salad of diced ingredients tossed together.
- GREEK: Salad with feta, olives, tomatoes and cucumber.
- HOUSE: Restaurant's default salad, often simple greens.
- WEDGE: Salad of a lettuce wedge with dressing and bacon.
- CONTROL: Modifier key used in shortcuts like copy and paste.
- ESCAPE: Key that cancels or exits a function.
- SHIFT: Key that makes capital letters.
- SPACE: Long bar that inserts a gap between words.
Purple group explained
- AT LAST: Starts with ATLAS, the Titan who held up the sky.
- HERALD: Starts with HERA, queen of the gods.
- HYDRANT: Starts with HYDRA, the many-headed serpent.
- TRITONE: Starts with TRITON, the sea god and son of Poseidon.
What does TRITONE mean?
A musical interval spanning three whole tones, such as C up to F-sharp, known for its tense, dissonant sound and once nicknamed the devil's interval. In the puzzle, it begins with Triton, a Greek sea god.
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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.
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Connections #1175 questions
What were the Connections answers on August 29, 2026?
UNDER THE HOOD OF A CAR: ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, ENGINE, RADIATOR. KINDS OF SALAD: CHOPPED, GREEK, HOUSE, WEDGE. KEYBOARD KEYS: CONTROL, ESCAPE, SHIFT, SPACE. STARTING WITH FIGURES FROM GREEK MYTH: AT LAST, HERALD, HYDRANT, TRITONE.
What was the purple group in Connections #1175?
STARTING WITH FIGURES FROM GREEK MYTH: AT LAST, HERALD, HYDRANT, TRITONE.
What made Connections #1175 tricky?
Some words from the typing-key group, like the one for changing gears, could easily pass as vehicle terms.