NYT Connections Hints and Answers — Saturday, April 11, 2026 (Puzzle #1035)
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🧩 NYT Connections Answers Today — April 11, 2026 (Puzzle #1035)
Here are the complete answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle, Saturday, April 11, 2026:
- 🟨 Yellow – FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR: ICE SCRAPER, JACK, JUMPER CABLES, SPARE TIRE
- 🟩 Green – BENEFACTOR: ANGEL, CHAMPION, PATRON, SPONSOR
- 🟦 Blue – STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS: BEAM, BRACE, COLUMN, STRUT
- 🟪 Purple – ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER: BOMBAY, CHELSEA, SCREWDRIVER, SNOWFLAKE
Want to try solving it yourself first? Scroll down for progressive spoiler-free hints before seeing the full breakdown.
Welcome to today's NYT Connections hints and answers guide for Saturday, April 11, 2026. If you're stuck on Puzzle #1035, you're in the right place. We'll start with spoiler-free progressive hints so you can try to figure it out on your own, then reveal the full Connections answers for today with a detailed explanation of each group.
📌 Key Takeaways — Puzzle #1035
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Puzzle Number: #1035
- Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (Medium)
- Trickiest Category: Purple — ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
- Easiest Category: Yellow — FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
📖 In This Guide
- Tap-to-Reveal Word Hints (Interactive Grid)
- Spoiler-Free Category Hints
- Progressive Category Reveal
- Traps & Misdirects
- One-Word Hints for Each Group
- Two-Away Hints (Almost There)
- Full Answers & Solution Revealed
- Per-Word Explanations & Definitions
- Difficulty Analysis & Strategy Tips
- How to Play NYT Connections
- FAQ
🔮 Connections Hint for Each Word Today — April 11, 2026
Tap any word to see its Connections hint — what it means in today's puzzle, no spoilers. Uncover all 16 to fill the progress bar.
CHELSEA Connections Hint Today
CHELSEA belongs to the Purple group ("ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
Definition: CHELSEA is one of the four words in the "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" category. While CHELSEA has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
COLUMN Connections Hint Today
COLUMN belongs to the Blue group ("STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
Definition: COLUMN is one of the four words in the "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" category. While COLUMN has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
SPONSOR Connections Hint Today
SPONSOR belongs to the Green group ("BENEFACTOR"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "BENEFACTOR".
Definition: SPONSOR is one of the four words in the "BENEFACTOR" category. While SPONSOR has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "BENEFACTOR".
ICE SCRAPER Connections Hint Today
ICE SCRAPER belongs to the Yellow group ("FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
Definition: ICE SCRAPER is one of the four words in the "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" category. While ICE SCRAPER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
SCREWDRIVER Connections Hint Today
SCREWDRIVER belongs to the Purple group ("ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
Definition: SCREWDRIVER is one of the four words in the "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" category. While SCREWDRIVER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
JACK Connections Hint Today
JACK belongs to the Yellow group ("FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
Definition: JACK is one of the four words in the "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" category. While JACK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
SNOWFLAKE Connections Hint Today
SNOWFLAKE belongs to the Purple group ("ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
Definition: SNOWFLAKE is one of the four words in the "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" category. While SNOWFLAKE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
BEAM Connections Hint Today
BEAM belongs to the Blue group ("STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
Definition: BEAM is one of the four words in the "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" category. While BEAM has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
PATRON Connections Hint Today
PATRON belongs to the Green group ("BENEFACTOR"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "BENEFACTOR".
Definition: PATRON is one of the four words in the "BENEFACTOR" category. While PATRON has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "BENEFACTOR".
BRACE Connections Hint Today
BRACE belongs to the Blue group ("STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
Definition: BRACE is one of the four words in the "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" category. While BRACE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
JUMPER CABLES Connections Hint Today
JUMPER CABLES belongs to the Yellow group ("FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
Definition: JUMPER CABLES is one of the four words in the "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" category. While JUMPER CABLES has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
ANGEL Connections Hint Today
ANGEL belongs to the Green group ("BENEFACTOR"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "BENEFACTOR".
Definition: ANGEL is one of the four words in the "BENEFACTOR" category. While ANGEL has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "BENEFACTOR".
BOMBAY Connections Hint Today
BOMBAY belongs to the Purple group ("ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
Definition: BOMBAY is one of the four words in the "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" category. While BOMBAY has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
CHAMPION Connections Hint Today
CHAMPION belongs to the Green group ("BENEFACTOR"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "BENEFACTOR".
Definition: CHAMPION is one of the four words in the "BENEFACTOR" category. While CHAMPION has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "BENEFACTOR".
SPARE TIRE Connections Hint Today
SPARE TIRE belongs to the Yellow group ("FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
Definition: SPARE TIRE is one of the four words in the "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" category. While SPARE TIRE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
STRUT Connections Hint Today
STRUT belongs to the Blue group ("STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
Definition: STRUT is one of the four words in the "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" category. While STRUT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
CHELSEA belongs to the Purple group ("ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
💡 Spoiler-Free Hints — NYT Connections April 11, 2026
Not ready for the full answer? Try these progressive hints for today's Connections puzzle. We start vague and get more specific.
🟨 Yellow Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is the easiest category. Think about what connects the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🟩 Green Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is a medium-difficulty category. Think about what connects the concept of "BENEFACTOR" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🟦 Blue Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is a tricky category. Think about what connects the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🟪 Purple Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is the hardest category. Think about what connects the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🔓 Reveal Answers Progressively
Reveal each group step-by-step. Click "See Hint", then "See Group Name", then individual words.
Yellow Connections Hint Today
This is the easiest category. Think about what connects the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
Green Connections Hint Today
This is a medium-difficulty category. Think about what connects the concept of "BENEFACTOR" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
Blue Connections Hint Today
This is a tricky category. Think about what connects the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
Purple Connections Hint Today
This is the hardest category. Think about what connects the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
⚠️ Traps & Misdirects in Today's Connections
Today's puzzle includes words intentionally placed to misdirect you. These trap hints reveal which words are designed to mislead, so you don't burn your 4 allowed mistakes on deliberate decoys.
Words like ICE SCRAPER and ANGEL might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. ICE SCRAPER is part of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" while ANGEL belongs to "BENEFACTOR". Don't group them together.
Words like ICE SCRAPER and BEAM might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. ICE SCRAPER is part of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" while BEAM belongs to "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS". Don't group them together.
Words like ICE SCRAPER and BOMBAY might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. ICE SCRAPER is part of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" while BOMBAY belongs to "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER". Don't group them together.
🔑 One-Word Hints for Each Group
Still need a nudge? Here's one word that describes each group's theme:
🟨 Yellow
FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
🟩 Green
BENEFACTOR
🟦 Blue
STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
🟪 Purple
ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
🔥 Two-Away Hints — Almost the Full Answer
Last chance before the full reveal. Here are two members of each group:
| Group | Two Revealed Words | Can You Find the Other Two? |
|---|---|---|
| 🟨 Yellow | ICE SCRAPER, JACK | What other words fit the "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" theme? |
| 🟩 Green | ANGEL, CHAMPION | What other words fit the "BENEFACTOR" theme? |
| 🟦 Blue | BEAM, BRACE | What other words fit the "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" theme? |
| 🟪 Purple | BOMBAY, CHELSEA | What other words fit the "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" theme? |
✅ Full Answers — NYT Connections Today, April 11, 2026 (Puzzle #1035)
Here are the complete NYT Connections answers for today, Saturday, April 11, 2026. Puzzle #1035 is fully solved below.
🟨 Yellow — FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
🟩 Green — BENEFACTOR
🟦 Blue — STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
🟪 Purple — ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
🔍 Per-Word Explanations — Every Answer Defined
Let's dive deep into every word in today's Connections Puzzle #1035 — what each word means, why it belongs to its group, and how the puzzle uses it.
🟨 Yellow (Easiest) — FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
The easiest category is "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
ICE SCRAPER
ICE SCRAPER is one of the four words in the "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" category. While ICE SCRAPER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
JACK
JACK is one of the four words in the "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" category. While JACK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
JUMPER CABLES
JUMPER CABLES is one of the four words in the "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" category. While JUMPER CABLES has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
SPARE TIRE
SPARE TIRE is one of the four words in the "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" category. While SPARE TIRE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR".
🟩 Green (Medium) — BENEFACTOR
The medium category is "BENEFACTOR". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
ANGEL
ANGEL is one of the four words in the "BENEFACTOR" category. While ANGEL has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "BENEFACTOR".
CHAMPION
CHAMPION is one of the four words in the "BENEFACTOR" category. While CHAMPION has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "BENEFACTOR".
PATRON
PATRON is one of the four words in the "BENEFACTOR" category. While PATRON has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "BENEFACTOR".
SPONSOR
SPONSOR is one of the four words in the "BENEFACTOR" category. While SPONSOR has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "BENEFACTOR".
🟦 Blue (Hard) — STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
The hard category is "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
BEAM
BEAM is one of the four words in the "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" category. While BEAM has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
BRACE
BRACE is one of the four words in the "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" category. While BRACE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
COLUMN
COLUMN is one of the four words in the "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" category. While COLUMN has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
STRUT
STRUT is one of the four words in the "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS" category. While STRUT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS".
🟪 Purple (Hardest) — ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
The hardest category is "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
BOMBAY
BOMBAY is one of the four words in the "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" category. While BOMBAY has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
CHELSEA
CHELSEA is one of the four words in the "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" category. While CHELSEA has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
SCREWDRIVER
SCREWDRIVER is one of the four words in the "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" category. While SCREWDRIVER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
SNOWFLAKE
SNOWFLAKE is one of the four words in the "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" category. While SNOWFLAKE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER".
📊 Difficulty Analysis & Strategy Tips
| Group | Difficulty | Solve Order |
|---|---|---|
| 🟨 Yellow — FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR | ⭐ Easy | Solve FIRST — the easiest category |
| 🟩 Green — BENEFACTOR | ⭐⭐ Medium | Solve SECOND |
| 🟦 Blue — STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS | ⭐⭐⭐ Hard | Solve THIRD |
| 🟪 Purple — ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard | Solve LAST or by elimination |
🎮 How to Play NYT Connections
New to the game? Here's a quick guide:
1️⃣
Study the 16 Words
Find four groups of four related words in the 4×4 grid.
2️⃣
Select & Submit
Tap four words you think belong together and hit "Submit."
3️⃣
4 Mistakes Max
Wrong guesses cost a life. After 4 mistakes, the game ends.
4️⃣
Solve All Four
Yellow = easiest, Purple = hardest. Solve all four to win!
🗞️ What Is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle game created by Wyna Liu and published by The New York Times. Launched in mid-2023, it has become one of the most popular word games online alongside Wordle. Each puzzle presents 16 words that must be organized into four groups of four sharing a common theme.
- 🟨 Yellow — Easiest (straightforward connections)
- 🟩 Green — Medium difficulty
- 🟦 Blue — Hard (tricky connections or wordplay)
- 🟪 Purple — Hardest (often abstract, suffix/prefix patterns, or obscure links)
📅 Yesterday's Answers — Puzzle #1144
- 🟨 FASTENERS: NAIL, RIVET, SCREW, STAPLE
- 🟩 NONDESCRIPT: BASIC, MID, PLAIN, VANILLA
- 🟦 UNITS OF WISDOM: GEM, NUGGET, PEARL, WORD
- 🟪 ____BOARDS IN A CLASSROOM: BLACK, CHALK, CORK, WHITE
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Connections April 11, 2026
The answers for NYT Connections Puzzle #1035 (April 11, 2026) are: 🟨 Yellow (FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR): ICE SCRAPER, JACK, JUMPER CABLES, SPARE TIRE | 🟩 Green (BENEFACTOR): ANGEL, CHAMPION, PATRON, SPONSOR | 🟦 Blue (STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS): BEAM, BRACE, COLUMN, STRUT | 🟪 Purple (ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER): BOMBAY, CHELSEA, SCREWDRIVER, SNOWFLAKE.
The yellow category in today's Connections (April 11, 2026) is "FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR" and the four answers are ICE SCRAPER, JACK, JUMPER CABLES, SPARE TIRE.
The purple category in today's Connections (April 11, 2026) is "ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER" and the answers are BOMBAY, CHELSEA, SCREWDRIVER, SNOWFLAKE.
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You are allowed up to 4 mistakes. After 4 incorrect guesses, the game ends and all remaining answers are revealed. Start with Yellow (easiest) to minimize errors.
The colors indicate difficulty: 🟨 Yellow is the easiest, 🟩 Green is moderate, 🟦 Blue is tricky, and 🟪 Purple is the hardest (often involving wordplay or abstract connections).
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As of April 11, 2026, there have been 1,035 NYT Connections puzzles since the game launched on June 12, 2023.
🏆 That's Today's NYT Connections Solved — Puzzle #1035
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