Daily Hints
Connections Puzzle Clues
Sunday, August 16, 2026
STAGE
AISLE
BALCONY
ORCHESTRA
BACKBONE
BACKTRACK
BACKFIRE
BACKLOG
COLD
CLOSE
WAKE-UP
ROLL
IRON
FAKE
PRIME
GAS
Yellow Clues (Easy)+
These are all common areas or sections you'd find in a place for performances.
Green Clues (Medium)+
Each of these words or phrases prominently features a common directional prefix.
Blue Clues (Hard)+
Imagine what word could logically follow each of these to complete a familiar phrase.
Purple Clues (Tricky)+
The connection here involves an action that often involves a pushing or drawing motion.
Spoiler-light puzzle help
Use these daily Connections clues when you want a nudge before revealing an answer. Each color-coded hint points toward the group logic while keeping the category and solution words hidden.