Connections hint for August 13, 2026
The puzzle for Thursday, August 13, 2026. Every hint is hidden until you open it, so take only the nudge you need.
The 16 words, in starting order
- COMFORT
- EASE
- SHOULDER
- INCH
- MILES
- CARRY ON
- FEET
- CHECKED BAGS
- CREEP
- TURKEY
- UPGRADE
- MAKE IT
- PERSIST
- EDGE
- LOUNGE
- CONTINUE
Hints, from gentle to full answers
Hint 1Group name cluesShowHide
Colors run from yellow (the most direct link) to purple (the trickiest).
Yellow: the group name is 1 word long and starts with P.
Green: the group name is 4 words long and starts with M.
Blue: the group name is 3 words long and starts with A.
Purple: the group name is 4 words long and starts with C.
Hint 2One word from each groupShowHide
Yellow: CARRY ON
Green: CREEP
Blue: CHECKED BAGS
Purple: COMFORT
SpoilerThe four group namesShowHide
Yellow: PERSEVERE
Green: MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO)
Blue: AIRLINE STATUS PERKS
Purple: "COLD" THINGS, IN IDIOMS
SpoilerReveal the yellow groupShowHide
PERSEVERE: CARRY ON, CONTINUE, MAKE IT, PERSIST
SpoilerReveal the green groupShowHide
MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO): CREEP, EASE, EDGE, INCH
SpoilerReveal the blue groupShowHide
AIRLINE STATUS PERKS: CHECKED BAGS, LOUNGE, MILES, UPGRADE
SpoilerReveal the purple groupShowHide
"COLD" THINGS, IN IDIOMS: COMFORT, FEET, SHOULDER, TURKEY