NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 13, 2026
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Today's Connections puzzle is not too difficult for frequent travelers. The game, popular on New York Times' Games section, requires players to group four words that share a common theme. There are 16 words in each puzzle, arranged into four categories of four words each. The categories, color-coded, range from easy (yellow) to challenging (purple).
Players can rearrange and shuffle the board to aid in finding connections. Each correct grouping removes the words from the board, and players have up to four incorrect guesses before the game ends. The categories for today are: Determined (yellow), Slowly move (green), Airline rewards (blue), and Cold (purple). For those seeking extra help, these categories include: Persevere, Creeper, Edge, Inch; Checked bags, Lounge, Miles, Upgrade; Comfort, Feet, Shoulder.
The solution to today's Connections (#1159) is: Persevere, Move Slowly (Up To), Airline Status Perks, Cold Things, In Idioms.
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