New York Times Connections Puzzle #1037 Answers Revealed

Hints and clues to solve the April 13 word association game

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:39am

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A striking abstract composition of bold, jagged black silhouettes and high-contrast solid colors representing the conceptual challenge of the New York Times Connections puzzle game.The iconic New York Times Connections puzzle game challenges players to associate words through common themes, requiring strategic thinking and mental agility.NYC Today

The New York Times' popular word puzzle game Connections has released its latest puzzle #1037 on April 13. For players struggling to complete the four-category grid, this article provides hints, clues, and the full set of answers to help solve the daily brain teaser.

Why it matters

Connections is a beloved daily word game in the New York Times puzzle lineup, challenging players to associate groups of words based on common themes. Providing guidance and solutions helps readers successfully complete the puzzle and enjoy the satisfying mental exercise.

The details

The Connections puzzle #1037 released on April 13 is rated a 2.3 out of 5 for difficulty by the New York Times. The four categories players must sort the 16 words into are: 🟨 You may see these before a movie, 🟩 It's a kind of magic, 🟦 Characters on the small screen, and 🟪 A type of hat, but for objects too. Hints for each group include 'BOX OFFICE', 'CAPE', 'HOUSE', and 'BASEBALL PLAYER' respectively. The full answers are provided, with the four words in each category being: 🟨 BOX OFFICE, MARQUEE, TICKET LINE, VELVET ROPE; 🟩 CAPE, HANDKERCHIEF, MAGIC WAND, RABBIT; 🟦 HOUSE, LASSO, MONTANA, SOPRANO; 🟪 BASEBALL PLAYER, CAMERA LENS, MUSHROOM, PEN.

  • The Connections puzzle #1037 was released on April 13, 2026.

The players

New York Times

The renowned American newspaper that publishes the daily Connections word puzzle.

Jack Goodall

The author of the article providing hints, clues, and answers for the April 13 Connections puzzle #1037.

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What they’re saying

“We'd say that the game progressively gets easier as you complete a category or two, since you're thinning out the words and can remove any potentially incorrect links (many words in the puzzle may seem to belong to a common theme, but end up acting as red herrings).”

— Jack Goodall, Author

The takeaway

The New York Times Connections puzzle is a beloved daily brain teaser that challenges players to associate groups of words based on common themes. For those struggling with the latest puzzle #1037, this article provides helpful hints, clues, and the full set of answers to assist readers in successfully completing the word game.