NYT Connections May 4 #1058: Hints and Solutions Revealed

Today, we reveal the hints and solutions for the NYT Connections puzzle dated May 4, 2026. This puzzle presents a fun challenge for players, including unique wordplay and thematic groupings. Players can enjoy solving the groups while also tracking their progress on El-Balad’s site.
Hints for NYT Connections Puzzle
The current Connections puzzle features four groups with varying difficulty levels. Here are hints for today’s categories:
- Yellow Group Hint: Way past done.
- Green Group Hint: Rock out.
- Blue Group Hint: Trendy tea.
- Purple Group Hint: Space jam.
Solutions for NYT Connections Puzzle
Yellow Group: Qualities of Overcooked Meat
The answers in this yellow category are:
- Chewy
- Dry
- Stringy
- Tough
Green Group: Play Some Electric Guitar
This green group includes:
- Jam
- Noodle
- Shred
- Solo
Blue Group: Ingredients in Bubble Tea
For the blue category, the ingredients are:
- Boba
- Milk
- Sugar
- Tea
Purple Group: Planets/Dwarf Planet with First Letter Changed
The challenging purple group features:
- Bluto (Pluto)
- Cars (Mars)
- Darth (Earth)
- Genus (Venus)
Players can utilize these hints and solutions to enhance their experience with today’s NYT Connections puzzle. Moreover, for a deeper analysis of your answers and score tracking, check out the Connections Bot on El-Balad.




