NYT Connections Hints for August 7, 2026 (#1238)
Game
JACKPOT
MOTOR
SNOW
JAR
WICK
SUNDAE
RAMBO
BUTTONS
TOMATILLO
SHAFT
WAX
BUCKYBALL
LIQUID NITROGEN
FRAGRANCE
CABLES
REFRIGERATOR
Hints by Category
COMPONENTS OF A CANDLE
Back to CategoriesParts that make up a candle
FRAGRANCE
The scented oil added to a candle to give it a pleasant smell.
JAR
The container that holds the candle wax and wick.
WAX
The solid fuel of a candle that melts and burns.
WICK
The string in the center of a candle that is lit to create the flame.
COLD THINGS
Back to CategoriesThings that are cold or keep things cold
LIQUID NITROGEN
An extremely cold liquid used for freezing and cooling.
REFRIGERATOR
An appliance that keeps items at a low temperature.
SNOW
Precipitation made of ice crystals that feels cold.
SUNDAE
A cold dessert made with ice cream and toppings.
PARTS OF AN ELEVATOR
Back to CategoriesEssential components of an elevator
BUTTONS
Controls in the elevator used to select floors and open/close doors.
CABLES
Steel ropes that raise and lower the elevator car.
MOTOR
The engine that powers the elevator's movement.
SHAFT
The vertical passage through which the elevator car travels.
STARTING WITH MALE ANIMALS
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with names of male animals
BUCKYBALL
A carbon molecule shaped like a soccer ball; starts with 'buck', a male deer.
JACKPOT
A big prize in a game or lottery; starts with 'jack', a male animal like a donkey.
RAMBO
A fictional action movie character; starts with 'ram', a male sheep.
TOMATILLO
A green tomato-like fruit; starts with 'tom', a male turkey.