Connections Answer Archive
Every past Connections answer in one place. Pick a year, then scan the list — each entry shows the puzzle number and the four category names.
| Puzzle | Date | Group themes (Y · G · B · P) | Open the full answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1,319 | DECISIVE VICTORYCONTROLLED BY A TV REMOTEFEATURES OF A SPORTS SHOWAIR ___ | View the full answer for Oct 9, 2026 | |
| #1,322 | FOLLOWS, AS RULESOUTDOTHINGS THAT COME IN THREESENDING IN ACTORS NAMED TOM | View the full answer for Oct 8, 2026 | |
| #1,320 | SAVE FOR LATERKINDS OF BUNSGREEK NUMERICAL PREFIXESBEST ___ TONY AWARDS | View the full answer for Oct 7, 2026 | |
| #1,316 | FINANCIAL FIRMS, FOR SHORTKINDS OF CHAIRS___ INN HOTELSENDING IN TALENTS | View the full answer for Oct 6, 2026 | |
| #1,309 | CALMADJECTIVES FOR MATURE CONTENTKINDS OF BOARDSENDING IN WAYS TO TEMPORARILY ACQUIRE | View the full answer for Oct 5, 2026 | |
| #1,315 | CONSIDERABLE AMOUNTTABLE TENNIS NEEDSPARTS OF A JUDGE COSTUMESILENT ___ | View the full answer for Oct 4, 2026 | |
| #1,313 | STARTING WITH TERMS FOR "TOILET"ENDING IN MUSICALSSTARTING WITH U.S. MUSEUMSENDING IN FANTASY CREATURES | View the full answer for Oct 3, 2026 | |
| #1,310 | FINANCEFINGERSCUSTOMARYPRIME ___ | View the full answer for Oct 2, 2026 | |
| #1,314 | PUTDRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS2000S INDIE ROCK BANDS, WITH "THE"STARTS OF NYT PRINT PUZZLES | View the full answer for Oct 1, 2026 | |
| #1,311 | SECURITIESTHINGS THAT ARE SHAKEN (NOT STIRRED)GANGSTER MOVIESSTARTING WITH MONTH ABBREVIATIONS | View the full answer for Sep 30, 2026 | |
| #1,304 | SECLUDEDRIVER FEATURESFIRST WORDS OF PIXAR FILMSPHRASES HIDING GREEK LETTERS | View the full answer for Sep 29, 2026 | |
| #1,305 | THINGS WITH STALKSOYSTER CONDIMENTSDODGE MODELSTHREE LETTERS PLUS REPEATED TRIGRAMS | View the full answer for Sep 28, 2026 | |
| #1,306 | SCULPTURE MEDIARESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONSTELECOMENDING IN CHINESE DYNASTIES | View the full answer for Sep 27, 2026 | |
| #1,303 | BREATH FRESHENERSTHINGS DONE TO A DRESS SHIRT AT THE LAUNDRYFEATURES OF WOOD"COOL" THINGS, IN EXPRESSIONS | View the full answer for Sep 26, 2026 | |
| #1,297 | LUXEPARTS OF A MECHANICAL CLOCKFAMOUS DANSTAXONOMIC RANKS PLUS A LETTER | View the full answer for Sep 25, 2026 | |
| #1,302 | PARTS OF A VAMPIRE COSTUMETHINGS WITH SPRING/SFEATURING POINTINGANAGRAMS | View the full answer for Sep 24, 2026 | |
| #1,301 | THINGS YOU GRAB BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSEWEBSITE HURDLESTHINGS THAT COME IN CANSENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "TERM" | View the full answer for Sep 23, 2026 | |
| #1,307 | DEMONSTRATIVESEMBELLISHMENTOPTIONS ON A MULTIPLE CHOICE SURVEYBEVERAGES WITH ACUTE ACCENTS REMOVED | View the full answer for Sep 22, 2026 | |
| #1,293 | EMAIL BUTTONSWAYS TO ATTRACT FISHCHESS VERBSSTARTS OF COMPOSERS' NAMES | View the full answer for Sep 21, 2026 | |
| #1,298 | ROUND FLAT THINGSASSOCIATED WITH KENTUCKYVAMPIRE MOVIES___BOARDS YOU RIDE ON | View the full answer for Sep 20, 2026 | |
| #1,299 | WIDEN ONE'S SCOPEFEATURES OF A KID'S DRAWINGASSOCIATED WITH SWINGING LONDON IN THE 1960SSTARTING WITH ABBREVIATED MATH FUNCTIONS | View the full answer for Sep 19, 2026 | |
| #1,294 | SEGMENT OF A PROCESSASSORTMENTS OF FOOD/DRINKPARTS OF A FLIGHT___CASE | View the full answer for Sep 18, 2026 | |
| #1,296 | ELASTICITYTHINGS THAT ARE UNDERGROUNDHUGH JACKMAN MOVIES, WITH "THE"LOVE ___ | View the full answer for Sep 17, 2026 | |
| #1,295 | ENDING IN METAL ELEMENTSSTARTING WITH U.S. COINSPOETS' MIDDLE NAMESSAUSAGES PLUS A LETTER | View the full answer for Sep 16, 2026 |
Browse Connections answers from 2023 - 2026, including the Main Puzzle and Sports Edition. Find past solutions by year, date, or puzzle number.
Looking for an older Connections puzzle or trying to remember a solution from the past? Connections Answer Archive makes it easier to find and review previous puzzles in one place. It serves as a complete reference hub for past daily games. By organizing previous 16-word grids and their official color-coded categories into an accessible database, this resource allows players to review historical solutions, analyze recurring themes, and refine their problem-solving skills over time.
About Connections Answer Archive
Connections Answer Archive is a collection of past Connections puzzle solutions organized for easier browsing. Instead of searching for an individual puzzle across different pages, players can use the archive to find answers by year, date, or puzzle number. It covers the Main Connections Puzzle and a separate collection for Connections Sports Edition. Each entry provides key information about the puzzle and its solution, including the four group themes. This creates a useful history of past puzzles for players who want to revisit earlier challenges or explore how different categories have been used.
What Players Can Find in the Archive
Connections Answer Archive includes both the Main Puzzle and the Sports Edition:
Main Puzzle
Main Connections archive collects solutions from the standard puzzle from 2023 to 2026. It covers a wide range of words and topics, so the group themes can vary greatly from one puzzle to another. Each entry is connected to a specific puzzle number and date. Players can use these details to find a familiar puzzle or explore challenges from a particular period. The four group themes are especially useful because they show the connection behind each set of four words. This makes the archive more than a simple list of answers.
Sports Edition
Sports Edition archive covers answers from 2024 to 2026. It focuses on sports-based Connections puzzles, with categories built around athletes, teams, competitions, sports terms, and related topics.
How Connections Answer Archive Is Organized
Connections Answer Archive list view delivers an intuitive, color-coded preview for every archived game. Each entry highlights tracking data at a glance:
- Puzzle Number & Date: Displays sequential ID numbers alongside official release dates (e.g., Main #1,262 - Sep 7, 2026 or Sports Edition #714 - Sep 7, 2026).
- Color-Coded Group Badges: Instant preview of the four category titles assigned to Yellow (Easiest), Green (Medium), Blue (Hard), and Purple (Tricky/Wordplay).
- Direct Access Button: Click “View” on any row to open the full 16-word grid breakdown, detailed word meanings, and step-by-step solving notes.
Find a Past Connections Answer Step by Step
Finding an older solution is straightforward with Connections Answer Archive:
- Choose the puzzle version: Select the Main Puzzle or Sports Edition archive.
- Select a year: Open the year where the puzzle is likely to appear.
- Find the puzzle: Use the date or puzzle number to locate the correct entry.
- Review the answer: Open the puzzle to see its solution and four group themes.
If a full answer is not needed, Connections Hint can provide a more gradual way to approach a difficult puzzle. This lets players choose between receiving a small clue and checking the complete solution.
Why Review Past Connections Answers
Reviewing past boards with Connections Answer Archive helps players spot hidden patterns, decode complex wordplay, and build a stronger intuition for future grids. As a result, players have a powerful strategy to boost daily win rates.
Recognize Recurring Categories
While daily words change, category frameworks frequently repeat across games:
- Pop Culture: Cast lists, movie titles missing a word, or musical acts.
- Linguistic Patterns: Homophones, silent letters, and anagrams.
- Specialized Jargon: Terminology from anatomy, music, cooking, or sports.
Understand Tricky Connections
Harder groups, such as Blue and Purple, rely on creative logic rather than basic definitions:
- Fill-in-the-Blank: Words linked by a shared prefix or suffix (e.g., ___ JACK or APPLE ___).
- Word Transformations: Terms formed by adding, dropping, or altering letters.
- Phonetic Wordplay: Associations based on sound rather than spelling.
Learn From Past Guesses
Reviewing broken streaks helps eliminate common solving mistakes:
- Decoy Traps: Identify “fifth words” designed to trigger false submissions.
- Multi-Meaning Words: See how flexible terms (e.g., words acting as both verbs and nouns) fit into their final categories.
Compare Different Puzzle Styles
Access to both Main Puzzle and Sports Edition archives highlights key differences in solving approaches:
- Main Puzzle: Focuses on language flexibility, idiom completion, and broad general knowledge.
- Sports Edition: Tests specialized athletic terminology, league abbreviations, and roster trivia.
- Cross-Edition Vocabulary: Observe how terms like DRAFT, PADDLE, or STRIKE shift meanings across different puzzle themes.