NYT Connections Hints for April 20, 2026 (#1130)
Game
CYBER
HOURGLASS
BLUE
CLOUD
ROD
WEB
MANIC
NET
PUFF
VENOM
HOOK
BILLOW
BAIT
PLUME
MEATLESS
CANNIBALISM
Hints by Category
MASS OF SMOKE
Back to CategoriesLarge, visible quantities of smoke or vapor
BILLOW
A large, rolling mass of smoke, cloud, or steam that moves in waves.
CLOUD
A visible mass of condensed water vapor or smoke floating in the air.
PLUME
A long, feather-like column of smoke, steam, or vapor rising into the air.
PUFF
A short, sudden emission of smoke, air, or vapor, often in a small cloud.
FISHING GEAR
Back to CategoriesEquipment used for fishing
BAIT
Food or other lure placed on a hook or in a trap to attract and catch fish.
HOOK
A curved piece of metal with a barbed point used to catch fish by piercing their mouth.
NET
A meshed fabric used to trap fish by entangling or enclosing them.
ROD
A long, flexible pole used with a fishing line and reel to cast bait and catch fish.
ASSOCIATED WITH BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS
Back to CategoriesCharacteristics and traits of black widow spiders
CANNIBALISM
Refers to the female black widow's tendency to sometimes eat the male after mating.
HOURGLASS
The distinctive red hourglass-shaped marking on the underside of the female black widow's abdomen.
VENOM
The potent neurotoxin injected through the spider's bite, which can be dangerous to humans.
WEB
The irregular, tangled silk webs that black widows spin to catch prey.
___ MONDAY
Back to CategoriesVarious types of 'Monday' expressions in American culture
BLUE
Blue Monday - Refers to a Monday that feels particularly depressing or gloomy, often associated with returning to work after the weekend.
CYBER
Cyber Monday - The Monday after Thanksgiving, known for online shopping deals and discounts.
MANIC
Manic Monday - A phrase popularized by The Bangles' song, describing a stressful, chaotic Monday.
MEATLESS
Meatless Monday - A campaign encouraging people to not eat meat on Mondays for health and environmental reasons.