NYT Connections #1074 Solution Revealed: Stove Settings and Movie Days Star in May 20, 2026 Puzzle |
NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle No. 1074 for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, grouped 16 words into four categories centered on stove controls, strength synonyms, music elements and film titles.
Players faced the standard 4x4 grid and sorted the words into themed sets. The New York Times Games team reported a tester difficulty rating of 2.3 out of 5 for the puzzle.
Yellow category (easiest): Stove knob settings — HIGH, MEDIUM, OFF, SIMMER.
Green category: Potency — CONCENTRATION, FORCE, INTENSITY, MIGHT.
Blue category: Music theory concepts — INTERVAL, KEY, MODE, SCALE.
Purple category (hardest): "_____ Day" movies — GROUNDHOG, INDEPENDENCE, THE LONGEST, TRAINING.
The puzzle released at midnight in each time zone, as is standard for Connections. Solvers accessed it via the New York Times Games website or app. The companion article, published May 19, 2026, provided hints and discussion space while warning of spoilers.
Connections, created by Josh Wardle and acquired by The New York Times, presents 16 words daily. Players identify four groups of four that share a common theme. Correct groups receive color coding: yellow for the simplest, followed by green, blue and purple for the most challenging.
The May 20 puzzle drew on everyday kitchen references in the yellow group, abstract power-related terms in green, foundational music ideas in blue and well-known movie........