Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 22, #1168 - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Here are hints and the answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 22, 2026. Today’s Connections puzzle features some fun options. As a pop-culture junkie, I loved the purple category. Read on for hints and today’s Connections answers. Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group. The four answers are chisel, hammer, plane and saw. The four answers are bitter, musk, water and winter. The four answers are cone, jet, mist and shower. The four answers are Gilmore, Golden, Mean and Spice. © 2026 CNET, a Ziff Davis company. All rights reserved.