Connections hints for Friday, May 1, 2026

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Connections #1055 · Friday, May 1, 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 May 1, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Make Glossy (yellow): BUFF, POLISH, SHINE, WAX
  • Translucent Golden Things (green): ALE, AMBER, CITRINE, HONEY
  • Features Of A Bird'S Head (blue): BEAK, COMB, CREST, WATTLE
  • Numbers With First Letter Changed (purple): HIVE, MIX, POUR, WIGHT

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