NYT Connections Hints for May 4, 2026 (#1142)
Game
MARSHMALLOW
LABUBU
RADIO
CHOWDER
BEANIE BABY
STOVE
PITTER-PATTER
ETCH A SKETCH
TEDDY BEAR
DESICCANT PACKET
DOODLEBUG
SWEETHEART
HACKY SACK
CONTROL PANEL
SOFTIE
EYE PILLOW
Categories
Hints by Category
TENDER-HEARTED PERSON
Back to CategoriesA kind, gentle, or affectionate person
MARSHMALLOW
A soft, sweet candy; metaphorically, a person who is soft-hearted or easily moved.
SOFTIE
A person who is emotionally sensitive, gentle, or easily affected.
SWEETHEART
A term of endearment for a kind, loving person.
TEDDY BEAR
A stuffed toy bear; metaphorically, a person who is cuddly, warm, and affectionate.
PELLET-FILLED THINGS
Back to CategoriesObjects filled with small pellets or beads
BEANIE BABY
A small stuffed toy filled with plastic pellets (beans).
DESICCANT PACKET
A small packet filled with silica gel pellets to absorb moisture.
EYE PILLOW
A weighted pillow filled with pellets (often flaxseed or beads) placed over the eyes for relaxation.
HACKY SACK
A small, stitched ball filled with pellets (e.g., plastic beads) used for footbag games.
THINGS WITH KNOBS
Back to CategoriesObjects that have knobs for control or adjustment
CONTROL PANEL
A flat surface with knobs, buttons, and switches for operating machinery or electronics.
ETCH A SKETCH
A drawing toy with two white knobs that control a stylus to create lines on a screen.
RADIO
A device for receiving audio broadcasts, often with knobs for tuning volume and frequency.
STOVE
A kitchen appliance with knobs to control gas or electric burners and oven temperature.
STARTING WITH FAMILIAR NAMES FOR KINDS OF DOGS
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with names of dog breeds or dog-related terms
CHOWDER
Starts with 'Chow,' as in Chow Chow (a dog breed); a thick soup.
DOODLEBUG
Starts with 'Doodle,' as in Labradoodle (a dog breed); a colloquial term for a small insect or a playful person.
LABUBU
Starts with 'Lab,' as in Labrador Retriever (a dog breed); a brand name for a collectible toy figure.
PITTER-PATTER
Starts with 'Pit,' as in Pit Bull (a dog breed); a light, rapid tapping sound, like footsteps.