NYT Connections hints and answers for May 16. Tips to solve 'Connections' #1070.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have a good ear. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Recommended deals for you Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00) Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99) Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $59.98 (List Price $119.98) Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.00 (List Price $449.00) Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98) Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Mo