Connections hints for Sunday, August 9, 2026

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Connections #1155 · Sunday, August 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.

Show all Connections answers for August 9, 2026 (spoilers)

Take A Different Approach (yellow): CHANGE TACK, COURSE-CORRECT, RECALIBRATE, SHIFT GEARS
Classic Children'S Books (green): CAPS FOR SALE, CORDUROY, GOODNIGHT MOON, MADELINE
Movie Subgenres (blue): BUDDY COP, NEO-NOIR, SPACE OPERA, SPAGHETTI WESTERN
Things People Try To Get Out Of (purple): BAD DREAM, ESCAPE ROOM, JURY DUTY, LABYRINTH

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