Read gentle nudges
Use broad strategy prompts first. These do not name categories or answer words.
Connections archiveMay 1, 2026local-only
Connections helper for May 1, 2026
A local-only practice flow for solving one layer at a time: nudge, board, one group hint, category, words, then full solution only if you ask.
Nudges first
start with spoiler-safe strategy.
The interactive controls below reveal these nudges one at a time, then keep each stronger clue behind its own button.
NudgeBoardOne group hintCategoryWordsSolution
Connections spoiler lock
solve one layer at a time.
Start with abstract nudges, reveal the board only when you are ready, then choose one group at a time. Category names, words, and the full solution stay behind separate taps.
Reveal the board
Show the 16 words without showing any group labels or solved sets.
Board words are locked. Start with a nudge, then reveal the board when you want the actual puzzle surface.
Work one group at a time
Pick a color/difficulty lane. A hint, category name, and four words are all separate reveals.
YellowUsually the gentlest set.
Hint hidden. Reveal just this group when you want a stronger clue.
GreenA little more specific.
Hint hidden. Reveal just this group when you want a stronger clue.
BlueOften needs a second angle.
Hint hidden. Reveal just this group when you want a stronger clue.
PurpleSave the trickiest set for last.
Hint hidden. Reveal just this group when you want a stronger clue.
Full solution last
This final lock reveals every category and solved group. Use it only when you are done solving.
Board locked; 0 categories and 0 word sets shown.