NYT Connections Hints for August 15, 2026 (#1244)
Game
GRINCH
BEANSTALK
STAGE
LANYARD
HIGHTAIL
LEG
SOUNDTRACK
HOTFOOT
BEAT
STRETCH
FRIED
CHAMOMILE
SPENT
EYESHADOW
PHASE
WORN OUT
Hints by Category
EXHAUSTED
Back to CategoriesExtremely tired or worn out
BEAT
Very tired; exhausted, often used informally.
FRIED
Drained or exhausted, mentally or physically.
SPENT
Completely used up; exhausted of energy.
WORN OUT
Extremely tired; depleted of strength.
SEGMENT
Back to CategoriesA section, part, or stage of something
LEG
A stage or portion of a journey, race, or process.
PHASE
A distinct period or stage in a sequence of development.
STAGE
A particular point or section in a process or progression.
STRETCH
A continuous segment of time or space, such as a stretch of road.
ENDING IN UNITS OF LENGTH
Back to CategoriesWords that end with units of length
CHAMOMILE
A flowering herb; its ending 'mile' is a unit of length.
GRINCH
The Dr. Seuss character; his name ends with 'inch', a unit of length.
HOTFOOT
A practical joke, or to leave quickly; it ends with 'foot', a unit of length.
LANYARD
A cord or strap; it ends with 'yard', a unit of length.
ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR FOLLOW SECRETLY
Back to CategoriesWords whose endings mean to follow or pursue secretly
BEANSTALK
A tall magical plant stem; it ends with 'stalk', meaning to follow secretly.
EYESHADOW
Makeup applied to the eyelids; it ends with 'shadow', meaning to follow secretly.
HIGHTAIL
To move or leave rapidly; it ends with 'tail', meaning to follow secretly.
SOUNDTRACK
The recorded audio of a film or show; it ends with 'track', meaning to follow secretly.