Connections hints for Saturday, May 16, 2026

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Connections #1070 · Saturday, May 16, 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 16, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Glassware (yellow): COUPE, FLUTE, STEIN, TUMBLER
  • Mess Around (With) (green): FIDDLE, MESS, PLAY, TINKER
  • Music Performance Directions (blue): ALLEGRO, FORTE, LARGO, PIANO
  • Ending In Synonyms For "Asap" (purple): BASSOON, BELFAST, NESQUICK, THERMOSTAT

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