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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1,366 | DECEITFUL SCHEMEJEANS DESCRIPTORSTHINGS WITH SERRATED EDGESENDING IN SEA CREATURES | View the full answer for Nov 9, 2026 | |
| #1,351 | MUSCULARHAIR SALON SERVICESTHINGS THAT HELP MAKE SENSE OF A SITUATIONVEGETABLE HOMOPHONES | View the full answer for Nov 8, 2026 | |
| #1,350 | PIRATE'S PLUNDERKINDS OF SHIRTSFIRST WORDS OF U.S. STATE NAMESENDS OF STORM TYPES | View the full answer for Nov 7, 2026 | |
| #1,346 | COMPOSITIONCOPYKINDS OF TRUCKSENDING IN PARTS OF THE EYE | View the full answer for Nov 6, 2026 | |
| #1,353 | KINDS OF HEELSFLOWERSTEARDROP-SHAPED THINGSLIQUORS WITH LAST LETTERS CHANGED | View the full answer for Nov 5, 2026 | |
| #1,355 | TRIANGULAR PRISMS WITH A SHARP EDGEWORDS AFTER "DO NOT" ON A CARE LABELMOVE IDLY, WITH "AROUND"FIRE___ | View the full answer for Nov 4, 2026 | |
| #1,345 | KEEP GOINGTHINGS WITH WHEELSTHINGS A SERVER BRINGS AT A RESTAURANTENDING IN MENU BAR HEADINGS | View the full answer for Nov 3, 2026 | |
| #1,344 | THINGS TO BRING ON A TREKANGERMIST MAKERSTHINGS WITH MIRRORS | View the full answer for Nov 2, 2026 | |
| #1,342 | KINDS OF TEETHKINDS OF LOVEENTHUSIASTSYNONYMS FOR "SOAKED" WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED | View the full answer for Nov 1, 2026 | |
| #1,324 | WORDS MEANING GOOD THAT SOUND BADMARTINI SPECIFICATIONSTHINGS WITH STRINGSSTARTING WITH DOG COMMANDS | View the full answer for Oct 31, 2026 | |
| #1,334 | PARTS OF A CAMERAAROUND A THEATER STAGETHROW ___FRUIT WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED | View the full answer for Oct 30, 2026 | |
| #1,340 | THINGS YOU PUT COINS INTOASSOCIATED WITH PENGUINSENDS OF FAMOUS FONTSTHINGS THAT FEATURE THREE COLORS | View the full answer for Oct 29, 2026 | |
| #1,337 | ROMANTIC LIKINGCOMPONENTS OF AN EMAILNASA MARS ROVERSHOMOPHONES OF PATHS | View the full answer for Oct 28, 2026 | |
| #1,341 | MESS (WITH)PARTS OF THE EAR___ BELLBELL ___ | View the full answer for Oct 27, 2026 | |
| #1,331 | RESPONSES TO "HOW ARE YOU?"KINDS OF MATSAKC DOG BREED GROUPSHORROR MOVIES WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED | View the full answer for Oct 26, 2026 | |
| #1,343 | STEALPASTA SHAPESFICTIONAL TOMSTHINGS THAT CAN BE SNAPPED | View the full answer for Oct 25, 2026 | |
| #1,338 | KINDS OF STRIPSTHINGS ON STICKSONLINE AD FORMATS___ BAR | View the full answer for Oct 24, 2026 | |
| #1,339 | FORTHRIGHTTHINGS YOU INSTALL ON A COMPUTERQUANTITIES IN A FORMULA FOR POWER___ TAP | View the full answer for Oct 23, 2026 | |
| #1,336 | PARTS TO BE GRASPEDKINDS OF SCULPTURESAMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONSSTARTS OF BEDDING | View the full answer for Oct 22, 2026 | |
| #1,335 | CLASSIC CHILDREN'S GAMESIMPORTANT PERSONFAMOUS PAINTINGSDOUBLE MISNOMERS (NEITHER WORD IS AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION) | View the full answer for Oct 21, 2026 | |
| #1,328 | FINISHLACKEYMUSTACHESHOMOPHONES OF DISNEY CHARACTERS | View the full answer for Oct 20, 2026 | |
| #1,327 | SEETHEALL TALK"MC" THINGS AT MCDONALD'SENDING IN BIRDS | View the full answer for Oct 19, 2026 | |
| #1,333 | PLACES TO STORE CLOTHESTHINGS THAT COME IN STICKSFAMOUS PERFUMESSTARTING WITH THINGS THAT CLOUD THE AIR | View the full answer for Oct 18, 2026 | |
| #1,329 | DIGITAL NOTIFICATIONSPHOTOKINDS OF CRABSLA ___ | View the full answer for Oct 17, 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.