Connections #1030 Answers
Monday, April 6, 2026
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #1030 for Monday, April 6, 2026. The 16 words split into four groups by colour — yellow is easiest, purple the trickiest. The group themes are listed first as hints, then every group is revealed below. Looking for the latest puzzle? See today's Connections.
Hints — the four group themes
- Yellow (easiest): events with dancing
- Green: interest
- Blue: components of whac-a-mole
- Purple (hardest): musicals with last letter changed
Answers
EVENTS WITH DANCING
BALL, HOEDOWN, HOP, RAVE
INTEREST
CLAIM, CONCERN, SHARE, STAKE
COMPONENTS OF WHAC-A-MOLE
HOLES, MALLET, MOLE, TIMER
MUSICALS WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED
CAROUSER, EVITE, OLIVES, WICKET
Previous Connections answers
- #1029 — atomic structure terms, parts of a sherlock holmes costume, things to flip, starting with synonyms for "slush"
- #1028 — "let sleeping dogs lie", obscure, coastal landforms, ___ camp
- #1027 — catty, hanker (for), cocktail glasses, ___ control
- #1026 — support, opportunity, male animals, ends of liquor brands
- #1025 — beer brands, rock bands, movies, u.s. city nicknames
- #1024 — shortage, parts of a pirate ship, kinds of bras, starting with baby animals
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