NYT Connections Hints for August 13, 2026 — Puzzle #1159
Sixteen words, four hidden categories. Hints reveal structure, then the grouping.
Hints and answers for NYT Connections #1159 on August 13, 2026: how many groups there are, a masked theme for each group, then the four categories one at a time, then all sixteen words — the full solution stays hidden until you reveal it.
1. The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
2. The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:
P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _M _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ U _ T _A _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ P _ _ _ _C _ _ _ T _ _ _ _ _ I _ I _ _ _ _ _
3. Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1
PERSEVERE
Show theme 2
MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO)
Show theme 3
AIRLINE STATUS PERKS
Show theme 4
"COLD" THINGS, IN IDIOMS
NYT Connections answer for August 13, 2026 — puzzle #1159
PERSEVERE
CARRY ON, MAKE IT, PERSIST, CONTINUE
MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO)
EASE, INCH, CREEP, EDGE
AIRLINE STATUS PERKS
MILES, CHECKED BAGS, UPGRADE, LOUNGE
"COLD" THINGS, IN IDIOMS
COMFORT, SHOULDER, FEET, TURKEY
Frequently asked questions
The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _M _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ U _ T _A _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ P _ _ _ _C _ _ _ T _ _ _ _ _ I _ I _ _ _ _ _
Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1PERSEVEREShow theme 2MOVE SLOWLY (UP TO)Show theme 3AIRLINE STATUS PERKSShow theme 4"COLD" THINGS, IN IDIOMS
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