NYT Connections Game: Answers for August 19

The New York Times has released the hints and answers for its daily word game Connections, for the August 19, 2026 edition, which is puzzle number 1165.

Connections is a puzzle in which players are shown sixteen words on a grid. The goal is to sort these words into four groups of four, where each group shares a hidden connection.

The tricky part is that many words could seem to fit more than one group, so players need to think carefully before choosing. Players are allowed up to three mistakes before the game ends.

Groups are usually marked with different difficulty levels, often shown by color, ranging from straightforward to more tricky or unexpected connections. This makes the game appeal to both casual and dedicated puzzle fans.

To help readers who get stuck, The New York Times publishes daily hints that give a general idea about each group's theme without giving away the full answer. For those who want to check their work, or who simply want to see the solution, the newspaper also lists the complete answers.

Connections has become one of the most popular entries in the newspaper's growing collection of daily games, alongside titles like Wordle and Spelling Bee. Many readers now treat solving Connections as part of their daily routine, often sharing their results or discussing tricky groupings with friends online.

The August 19 edition follows the same familiar format that has made the game popular since its launch, offering a fresh set of sixteen words and four new hidden themes for players to discover.