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NYT Connections Answers for Aug 16, 2026

Connections Hint website collects daily puzzle answers for NYT Connections. Visit the homepage to view all historical puzzle answers as well as daily latest answers and puzzle hints.

In short, here are the answers to the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug 16, 2026.

NYT Connections Answers (No. 1162)

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

CONCERT
GIG
SET
SHOW

PARTICIPANT

ACTOR
AGENT
PARTY
PLAYER

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP MODIFIERS

GRAND
GREAT
HALF
STEP

DESCRIPTORS FOR OUR HUMAN ANCESTORS

FROM NEANDER
HANDY
UPRIGHT
WISE

NYT Connections FAQ

When does the NYT Connections puzzle update?

The NYT Connections daily puzzle updates at midnight (00:00) New York time.

Is this game free?

Yes, NYT Connections is completely free.

Where can I play NYT Connections?

You can play Connections on this New York Times page.

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