Today’s Connections is ready for May 20, 2026. Start with the spoiler-safe clue ladder below, then open the final reveal only when you want the answer.
Today’s Connections Hints for May 20, 2026
- One group points toward stove knob settings.
- One group points toward potency.
- One group points toward music theory concepts.
- One group points toward “___ day” movies.
If the clues are enough, stop here and solve the puzzle first. The next box contains the answer reveal.
Ready for the answer?
Use the hints first. The final answer stays hidden until you choose to open it.
Today’s Connections Answer
The Connections answer for May 20, 2026 is inside the reveal box above so the hints stay useful for readers who want to solve before seeing the solution.
Why This Puzzle Plays This Way
Today’s grid mixes direct categories with wordplay, so the safest path is to solve the plainest group first and leave the trickiest phrasing for last.
Best Solving Strategy
Read every tile out loud, watch for words that can sit inside a phrase, and avoid submitting the first four words that merely feel related.
Connections Archive
Connections puzzle #1157 is archived here with all four groups hidden behind the reveal control.
Source Check
Checked the public New York Times Connections JSON feed for May 20, 2026.
