NYT Connections Hints for 2026-08-05 — Puzzle #1151
Sixteen words, four hidden categories. Hints reveal structure, then the grouping.
1. The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
2. The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:
N _ _ _ _ _ _ _J _ _ _ _ B _ _ _ _ _H _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _W _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ M _ _ _ _ R _ _ _ _ T _
3. Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1
NAVIGATE
Show theme 2
JEANS BRANDS
Show theme 3
HOUSE STYLES
Show theme 4
WHAT "STOCK" MIGHT REFER TO
NYT Connections answer for 2026-08-05
NAVIGATE
STEER, PILOT, DRIVE, MANEUVER
JEANS BRANDS
LUCKY, WRANGLER, GAP, DIESEL
HOUSE STYLES
MISSION, RANCH, CAPE COD, TUDOR
WHAT "STOCK" MIGHT REFER TO
CATTLE, INVESTMENT, BROTH, MERCHANDISE
Frequently asked questions
The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:N _ _ _ _ _ _ _J _ _ _ _ B _ _ _ _ _H _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _W _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ M _ _ _ _ R _ _ _ _ T _
Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1NAVIGATEShow theme 2JEANS BRANDSShow theme 3HOUSE STYLESShow theme 4WHAT "STOCK" MIGHT REFER TO
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