India, April 15 -- NYT Connections 16 April, 2026: NYT Connections continues to engage puzzle lovers worldwide with its daily challenge of sorting 16 words into four hidden groups. The puzzle for 16 April (#1040) brings a mix of simple associations and tricky misdirection, testing both vocabulary and pattern recognition skills.

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a word association puzzle created by The New York Times where players must group 16 words into four sets of four based on a shared theme and each group has a different difficulty level, from straightforward categories to abstract or deceptive links.

How to Play NYT Connections

Today's Connections Words for 16 April (Thursday)

Today's Connections Hints for 16 April (T...