NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, May 18 (game #1072)
The NYT Connections puzzle for May 18 features various word groupings. Hints are provided to assist players in solving the puzzle. The article also offers links to additional word game hints for other games.
- ▪Today's NYT Connections words include WIKIPOP, SPLIT, PADRE, and others.
- ▪Hints for today's groups are categorized by colors, such as yellow for soundalikes and blue for baseball stars.
- ▪The article encourages players to explore other word games like Strands and Quordle for additional challenges.
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Gaming NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, May 18 (game #1072) News By Johnny Dee Contributions from Marc McLaren published 17 May 2026 My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: New York Times) Jump to: Today's words Hint #1: Group hints Hint #2: Group answers Today's answers Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are…
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