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Today's NYT Connections Puzzle Answers and Hints Revealed
Clues and solutions for the April 14 Connections crossword #1038
Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:50am
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The Connections crossword puzzle challenges players to find creative links between seemingly unrelated words, sparking the mind's natural tendency for pattern recognition.NYC TodayThe New York Times' daily Connections puzzle is a popular word association game that challenges players to sort a grid of 16 words into four related categories. For puzzle #1038 on April 14, we've provided hints and the full answers to help readers who are stuck on certain groups or the overall solution.
Why it matters
Connections is a beloved daily brain teaser for NYT puzzle fans, but it can be quite challenging, especially for newer players. By offering clues and the final results, this guide helps readers improve their Connections skills and enjoy the puzzle to the fullest.
The details
The April 14 Connections puzzle #1038 is rated 2.3 out of 5 for difficulty by the NYT. The four groups players need to sort the 16 words into are: 'Things stored by a browser', 'Boxing terms', 'Tilt', and 'Free ___'. We've provided starter words and hints for each category to help get solvers on the right track. For those who are still stumped, the full solutions are revealed at the end of the article.
- The Connections puzzle is published daily in the New York Times.
- The April 14, 2026 puzzle is #1038 in the series.
The players
New York Times
The renowned American newspaper that publishes the daily Connections puzzle.
Connections
A popular word association game featured in the New York Times' puzzle section, where players must sort a grid of 16 words into four related categories.
What’s next
Readers can continue to challenge themselves with the daily Connections puzzle in the New York Times and use this guide as a reference for future puzzles they may get stuck on.
The takeaway
The Connections crossword in the New York Times is a beloved brain teaser that requires creative thinking to link words into related groups. While the difficulty can vary, this guide provides helpful hints and solutions to ensure players of all skill levels can fully enjoy the puzzle.
