NYT Connections Hints for May 5, 2026 (#1131)
Game
HINT
HITCH
POINTER
HICCUP
BEND
SETBACK
BLINK
SUGGESTION
SNEEZE
WHIFF
SHIVER
FLICKER
GAMELAN
SHEEPSHANK
MATCHSTICK
BOWLINE
Hints by Category
GLIMMER
Back to CategoriesA faint sign or trace of something
FLICKER
A brief, unsteady light or movement; a small sign of something.
HINT
A subtle or indirect suggestion or clue.
SUGGESTION
An idea or indication that is not explicit; a slight trace.
WHIFF
A faint smell or hint of something; a small amount.
INVOLUNTARY ACTIONS
Back to CategoriesPhysical actions that happen without conscious control
BLINK
The act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, often involuntary.
HICCUP
A sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm causing a sound.
SHIVER
A brief, involuntary shaking of the body, often due to cold or fear.
SNEEZE
An involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation.
KINDS OF KNOTS
Back to CategoriesTypes of knots used in rope work
BEND
A knot used to join two ropes together.
BOWLINE
A knot that forms a fixed loop at the end of a rope, commonly used in sailing.
HITCH
A knot that attaches a rope to an object, such as a post or ring.
SHEEPSHANK
A knot used to shorten a rope without cutting it.
STARTING WITH UNITS IN COMPETITIONS
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with units of measurement or competition terms
GAMELAN
Starts with 'GAME' (a unit of competition), referring to a traditional Indonesian musical ensemble.
MATCHSTICK
Starts with 'MATCH' (a unit of competition), a thin stick used for lighting fires.
POINTER
Starts with 'POINT' (a unit in scoring or competition), something that indicates or directs attention.
SETBACK
Starts with 'SET' (a unit in tennis or volleyball), a delay or reversal in progress.