NYT Connections Answer for May 8, 2026. While playing Connections, you must connect words of specific categories. The game is tricky as some words have multiple meanings and can fit different topics. You must find the right connections to complete the game. Understand the categories instead of focusing on words. Once you know the four topics, you can find the best fit.
Today’s Puzzle Author: Wyna Liu
CANOODLING
FIRST BASEMAKING OUTNECKINGTONSIL HOCKEY
FIVE-SIDED THINGS
HOME PLATEJEANS BACK POCKETSCHOOL CROSSING SIGNTHE PENTAGON
UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE “OUT OF”
LEFT FIELDNOWHERETHE BLUETHIN AIR
ENDING IN CANDY BRANDS MINUS “S”
BURGER KING WHOPPERFILM NERDMEMENTOPITCHER’S MOUND
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