Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 13 No. 1,037.

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How to Use NYT Connections Hints (Complete Guide)

Not every player wants to jump straight to the answers. Many prefer solving the puzzle on their own — and that’s exactly where hints become useful.

On this page, you’ll find simple clues for each category to help you figure out the puzzle step-by-step without spoilers. You can also bookmark this page and come back daily whenever you need help.

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle by The New York Times where players must group 16 words into 4 sets based on a shared connection.

Each group has a hidden pattern — it could be:

• similar meanings
• common themes
• categories
• or tricky word relationships

How to Use Hints Effectively

If you want to solve the puzzle yourself, follow this approach:

Step 1: Start with Quick Hints

Begin with short clues instead of looking at full answers.

These hints:

• guide your thinking
• don’t reveal exact groups
• help you guess the category

Step 2: Reveal the Categories

If you’re still stuck, check the category names.

This helps you:

• understand the pattern
• connect related words faster

Step 3: Check the Full Answers (Last Option)

Only use answers if you’re completely stuck.

This way you:

• still learn the logic
• improve for future puzzles

Understanding NYT Connections Colors

Each group in the puzzle has a difficulty level represented by colors:

• 🟡 Yellow – Easy and straightforward
• 🟢 Green – Slightly tricky
• 🔵 Blue – Requires some thinking or trivia
• 🟣 Purple – Most difficult and confusing

Always try solving Yellow first, then move upward.

How the Game Works

• You are given 16 words
• Your goal is to create 4 groups of 4 words
• Each group shares a hidden connection
• You can only make a limited number of mistakes

Once you find a correct group, the game highlights it with a color.

Tips to Solve NYT Connections FasterLook for obvious groups first

Start with simple categories like objects or common items.

Avoid rushing

Some words may look similar but belong to different groups.

Watch out for tricky words

Certain words are placed to confuse you — think carefully before grouping.

Use elimination strategy

Once one group is solved, the remaining words become easier to manage.

Improve your general knowledge

Some puzzles rely on trivia, synonyms, or patterns.

Final Thoughts

Using hints the right way can make NYT Connections much more enjoyable. Instead of directly checking answers, try solving step-by-step using clues — this will improve your skills over time.