NYT Connections Answer

Another day, another grid! If you’re waking up on April 28, 2026, and looking to dive into the latest NYT Connections puzzle, you’re in for a treat. Today’s board, curated by Wyna Liu, offers a satisfying blend of everyday chores and clever word associations.

Whether you're down to your last mistake or just want to see if your hunches are right, we’ve got the full breakdown of the NYT Connections hint and the answer for 2026-04-28 below.

Hints for Today’s Connections

Before we reveal the groups, here are some nudges to help you solve it on your own:

• Yellow Category Hint: Think about what you do when you are making a formal or urgent plea.
• Green Category Hint: This group is all about the steps you take to get your clothes from the hamper back into your closet.
• Blue Category Hint: These are all items that are traditionally sold or bound together in a small "book" format.
• Purple Category Hint: Every word in this group shares a common prefix that shines bright in the sky.

Detailed Answer Key for April 28, 2026

If you’re ready for the full reveal, here are the four categories and their respective words.

🟡 ENTREATY

These words are all synonyms for a formal or earnest request.

• APPEAL, BID, CALL, REQUEST

🟢 LAUNDRY DAY VERBS

If you’re tackling the mountain of clothes in the corner of your room, you’ll be doing all of these.

• DRY, FOLD, SORT, WASH

🔵 THINGS THAT COME IN "BOOKS"

You wouldn't find these on a library shelf, but they are all items traditionally bound together and called "books."

• CHECK, COUPON, MATCH, STAMP

🟣 SUN___

This is the "fill-in-the-blank" category for today. Each of these words becomes a common compound word or phrase when preceded by "SUN."

• DIAL, FLOWER, SCREEN, TAN (Sundial, Sunflower, Sunscreen, Suntan)

Explaining the Connections

Today’s puzzle wasn't overly devious, but there were a few spots where you might have tripped up.

The Yellow Category (ENTREATY) felt very stable, though "BID" and "CALL" are short words that can sometimes fit into multiple categories (like card games). However, when placed next to "APPEAL" and "REQUEST," their meaning becomes clear.

The Green Category (LAUNDRY DAY VERBS) was likely the first one many players spotted. It's a very literal group of actions.

The Blue Category (THINGS THAT COME IN "BOOKS") was the "aha!" moment of the day. While "STAMP" and "MATCH" might feel unrelated at first, thinking about a "book of matches" or a "book of stamps" brings them right into focus. "CHECK" refers to a checkbook, and "COUPON" refers to those booklets of savings.

Finally, the Purple Category (SUN___) is classic Connections. Wyna Liu often uses a common prefix or suffix to tie four disparate items together. Once you see "FLOWER" and "DIAL," the connection to "SUN" usually clicks!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NYT Connections?

Connections is a daily word puzzle from The New York Times where players must group 16 words into four categories of four based on a common theme.

How do the difficulty levels work?

The game uses a color-coded system for difficulty:

• Yellow: Easiest/Straightforward
• Green: Intermediate
• Blue: Harder/Abstract
• Purple: Trickiest/Wordplay

When does the NYT Connections puzzle reset?

New puzzles are released every day at midnight in your local time zone.

How many mistakes can I make?

You are allowed four mistakes. If you make a fifth mistake, the game ends and reveals the answers to you.

Check back tomorrow for more hints and the latest solutions! Happy puzzling!