The New York Times Connections puzzle #1066 for May 12, 2026, is now available. The game challenges players to group 16 words into four categories based on common themes.
According to the NYT Games website, the puzzle for this date is considered moderately challenging. Hints for the categories include themes related to reading, such as 'Book Formats' and 'Reading Actions,' as well as more abstract categories like 'Things That Are Bound' and '___ Cover.'
The verified answers for Connections #1066 are: Yellow category (easiest) – 'Book Formats' (hardcover, paperback, audiobook, ebook); Green category – 'Reading Actions' (browse, peruse, scan, skim); Blue category – 'Things That Are Bound' (book, contract, promise, rubber band); Purple category (trickiest) – '___ Cover' (book, manhole, slip, album).
Connections has become a popular daily word game since its launch in 2023, alongside other NYT games like Wordle and Strands. Players can find the puzzle on the NYT Games website or app.
