Connections hints for Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Connections #1033 · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · edited by Wyna Liu

Tap four words you think belong together — we only say yes, one away or no.

Stuck? Pick a color and tap for the next hint. Each tap gives away a little more: Kind of group → First letters → One word → The theme → Full group.

  1. Yellow (easiest)0/4 hints
  2. Green0/4 hints
  3. Blue0/4 hints
  4. Purple (trickiest)0/4 hints
Show all Connections answers for April 9, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Gloomy (yellow): BLUE, DARK, DOWN, LOW
  • Ointment (green): BALM, CREAM, PASTE, RUB
  • Zodiac Symbols (blue): ARCHER, FISH, GOAT, RAM
  • Muscular, Minus "Ed" Sound (purple): JACK, RIP, SHRED, YOKE

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