NYT Connections 24 May, 2026: NYT Connections continues to be one of the most widely played daily word puzzles, challenging players to group 16 words into four linked categories while for game #1078 (24 May, Sunday), the puzzle followed the standard format of 4 groups, 16 words and one correct solution path, testing pattern recognition, vocabulary, and lateral thinking.
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word association game created by The New York Times while players must identify hidden relationships between words and sort them into four groups of four where each group shares a specific theme, ranging from simple categories to abstract linguistic links.
How to Play NYT Connections
- You are given 16 mixed words
- The goal is to form 4 correct groups of 4 words each
- Each group shares a hidden connection
- You get a limited number of mistakes before the game ends
- Difficulty is colour-coded from easy to hard (yellow to purple)
- You can reshuffle words to spot patterns more easily
Today’s Connections Words for 24 May (Sunday) (#1078)
- COOP
- PEN
- SHED
- STABLE
- MARCH
- PICKET
- RALLY
- STRIKE
- DRUM
- MASK
- RATTLE
- STAFF
- HERB
- HISS
- ITSY
- MYA
Today’s Connections Hints for 24 May (Sunday)
- One group relates to farm structures or enclosures
- One set focuses on labour and protest-related actions
- Another links to objects used in ceremonial or performance traditions
- Final group involves possessive-style word formations with added letters or sound shifts
NYT Connections Answers for 24 May (#1078)
- YELLOW: COOP, PEN, SHED, STABLE (farm fixtures)
- GREEN: MARCH, PICKET, RALLY, STRIKE (labor protest actions)
- BLUE: DRUM, MASK, RATTLE, STAFF (ritual performance objects)
- PURPLE: HERB, HISS, ITSY, MYA (possession-based word patterns)
Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers for 23 May (#1077)
- YELLOW: BEEHIVE, BOUFFANT, CHIGNON, POMPADOUR (hairstyles)
- GREEN: FIRST, PREFERABLY, RATHER, SOONER (preference expressions)
- BLUE: DAREDEVIL, HAWKEYE, NIGHTCRAWLER, WOLVERINE (Marvel characters)
- PURPLE: EMPIRE, FORCE, LAST, PHANTOM (Star Wars titles after “The”)
Tips to Solve NYT Connections
- Start by spotting obvious category clusters
- Eliminate easy groups first (usually yellow)
- Watch for wordplay and double meanings
- Shuffle the board to reveal hidden links
- Save harder guesses for last (purple group often tricky)
FAQ’s on NYT Connections
How many words are in each puzzle?
1In each puzzle there are 6 words total
How many groups are there?
There are 4 groups
Can words belong to multiple groups?
No, each word is used once
Is there a time limit?
No strict timer, but limited mistakes
What is the hardest group?
Usually the purple category
Disclaimer: Solutions and hints are for guidance only; all NYT Connections content is The New York Times and remains their intellectual property.
