NYT Connections Game: Answers for August 19
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The New York Times makes a word game called Connections. It is a puzzle that people play every day. The game for August 19, 2026 is number 1165.
In the game, players see sixteen words. The words look mixed up. Players must find four groups of four words. Each group has a hidden theme. A theme is the reason why words go together.
Players can make only three mistakes. If they make more mistakes, they do not win. This makes the game hard but fun.
The New York Times gives hints for people who need help. A hint is a small clue. The hints help players think about the themes without seeing the full answer.
The newspaper also shares the full answers for people who finish or who get stuck. Many people play Connections every day. It is part of a group of daily games from The New York Times, like Wordle.
Vocabulary8 words
- Connections
- the name of a word game
- puzzle
- a game that makes you think
- number
- a word that tells how many
- groups
- sets of things together
- theme
- the main idea
- hints
- small clues to help you
- answers
- the correct results
- daily games
- games you play every day
Quiz
Answer key
1. A word game 2. Four 3. Yes
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The New York Times makes a word game called _____. It is a _____ that people play every day. The game for August 19, 2026 is _____ 1165.
In the game, players see sixteen words. Players must find four _____ of four words. Each group has a hidden _____.
Players can make only three mistakes. If they make more mistakes, they do not win.
The New York Times gives _____ for people who need help.
The newspaper also shares the full _____ for people who finish or who get stuck.
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