Today’s New York Times Connections puzzle has nothing to do with popular bands from the late 90s, which might bug you, but if you take the road less traveled, you’ll solve it in no time.
There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as the feeling of completing the daily New York Times Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword and Connections Sports Edition word games in one fell swoop. But sometimes that can be easier said than done. If you need help with today’s Connections puzzle, keep reading.
Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #1149 on Monday, August 3, 2026.
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If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Monday’s puzzle, you’re not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.
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Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Monday, August 3
- It’s usually less crowded.
- Varying degrees of verdigris.
- And sometimes…
- Incessantly annoying.
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Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).
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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Monday, August 3:
1. ROAD LESS TRAVELED: ALLEY, BACKSTREET, BYWAY, LANE
2. SHADES OF GREEN: FOREST, HUNTER, MINT, SAGE
3. “Y” IS THE ONLY VOWEL: FLY BY, MYRRH, NSYNC, RHYTHM
4. STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “PESTER”: BUG FIX, NAG CHAMPA, NEEDLESS, TEA SET
How’d you do?
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