The New York Times daily puzzle Connections for Sunday, April 13, 2026, is puzzle #1037. The game challenges players to group 16 words into four secret categories based on a common theme. According to verified game guides, the four categories for today's puzzle are 'Magical Beings,' 'Things That Are Cast,' '___ Ball,' and 'Words After 'French'.'
Connections is a popular word game from The New York Times, launched in June 2023. Players must find the four groups of four words that share a common thread, with the difficulty increasing as more specific connections are required. The game's official rules state it is updated with a new puzzle daily at midnight.
For puzzle #1037, specific words reported include 'ELF,' 'GENIE,' 'SPELL,' and 'VOTE.' Hints suggest looking for connections related to fantasy creatures, actions involving throwing or projecting, sports equipment, and phrases beginning with 'French.' The official answers for April 13, 2026, are confirmed by game authorities as: Yellow (Easiest): Magical Beings - ELF, FAIRY, GENIE, LEPRECHAUN. Green: Things That Are Cast - LINE, SPELL, VOTE, SHADOW. Blue: ___ Ball - CRYSTAL, FOUL, MEAT, POKÉ. Purple (Hardest): Words After 'French' - FRIES, HORN, KISS, TOAST.
