NYT Connections Hints for May 16, 2026 (#1149)
Game
THERMOSTAT
PIANO
PLAY
FIDDLE
FLUTE
FORTE
MESS
BASSOON
BELFAST
STEIN
LARGO
TUMBLER
TINKER
NESQUICK
COUPE
ALLEGRO
Hints by Category
GLASSWARE
Back to CategoriesTypes of drinking glasses
COUPE
A shallow, wide-rimmed glass traditionally used for champagne or cocktails.
FLUTE
A tall, narrow glass used for sparkling wine to preserve bubbles.
STEIN
A large, often decorated beer mug, typically with a handle and lid.
TUMBLER
A flat-bottomed glass without a stem, used for water, juice, or spirits.
MESS AROUND (WITH)
Back to CategoriesTo handle or play with something casually or aimlessly
FIDDLE
To touch or adjust something nervously or idly.
MESS
To handle something carelessly or interfere with it.
PLAY
To engage in an activity for fun, often without serious purpose.
TINKER
To attempt to repair or adjust something in an unskilled way.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS
Back to CategoriesItalian terms used in music to indicate tempo or dynamics
ALLEGRO
A fast, lively tempo.
FORTE
A dynamic marking meaning 'loud'.
LARGO
A very slow, broad tempo.
PIANO
A dynamic marking meaning 'soft'.
ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "ASAP"
Back to CategoriesWords that end with synonyms for 'as soon as possible' (e.g., 'soon', 'quick', 'fast')
BASSOON
Ends with 'soon' (meaning shortly/ASAP). A woodwind instrument.
BELFAST
Ends with 'fast' (meaning quick/ASAP). A city in Northern Ireland.
NESQUICK
Ends with 'quick' (meaning fast/ASAP). A brand of chocolate drink mix.
THERMOSTAT
Ends with 'stat' (from Greek 'statos' meaning standing, but here homophone for 'fast' in context? Actually 'stat' is a medical abbreviation for 'immediately' or ASAP). A device that regulates temperature.