India, Aug. 18 -- NYT Connections Answers Today, August 18, 2026: The NYT Connections puzzle for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, brings another set of 16 words that look unrelated at first but hide four distinct connections while puzzle #1164 mixes familiar entertainment references, everyday objects, abbreviations and some deliberately unusual wordplay. If today's grid has left you stuck, the hints and answers below can help you finish without spoiling everything at once.

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle from The New York Times in which players sort 16 words into four groups of four where each category has a common link, but several words are designed to appear as if they belong in more than one group. The four ...