New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Yellow - CIGARETTE, FOAM ROLLER, POOL NOODLE, PRETZEL ROD; Green - BODEGA, PIGEON, SUBWAY STATION, TAXI CAB; Blue - PIANO, SEWING MACHINE, SWAN BOAT, UNICYCLE; Purple - ANGLE BRACKET, CHEVRON, GOOSE FORMATION, PEACE SIGN. Hints and category breakdowns below.

NYT Connections Hints - August 4, 2026 (#1150)

Yellow hint (easiest): Think of long, narrow, tube-like objects - things you might find at a gym, in a snack bowl, or in someone's pocket. The connecting shape is cylindrical.

Green hint: If you've spent time in New York City, you've encountered all four of these without trying. They're as much a part of the city's identity as Central Park or the Empire State Building, but more immediate and unavoidable.

Blue hint...