Experience the rush of solving the daily word games from the New York Times all at once – Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword, and Connections Sports Edition. However, conquering all of them in one go can be quite the challenge. If you find yourself stuck on today’s Connections puzzle, look no further for help.
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Proceed only if you truly want clues or have reached a dead end. Here are all the hints and answers for today’s NYT ‘Connections’ for Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Struggling with the connections or words in today’s puzzle? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. These hints will guide you towards solving it. And fear not, the answers are just a scroll away.
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Thursday, April 16, throws some interesting categories at you. Can you guess the connections for the following clues?
1. Make fun of.
2. Brr, so cold in here!
3. Batman’s rival.
4. Connected with learning.
Ready for the answers? Scroll past the image that represents your patience!
Here are the solutions for Thursday, April 16:
1. TEASE: NEEDLE, RIB, RIDE, ROAST
2. THERMOSTAT SETTINGS: AUTO, COOL, FAN, HEAT
3. FEATURES OF A CATWOMAN COSTUME: BODYSUIT, CLAWS, MASK, WHIP
4. TRAINING ___: BRA, CAMP, DAY, WHEELS
How did you fare with today’s puzzle? Did you crack all the connections?
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