The latest NYT Connections puzzle for April 13 brings together a clever mix of theater visuals, magician props, TV surnames, and everyday objects with surprising links. At first glance, the 16 words appear unrelated, but a closer look reveals distinct patterns that reward careful grouping.
For regular players, today’s grid leans heavily on visual association and category recognition rather than tricky wordplay, making it satisfying once the connections click into place.
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Today’s NYT Connections Words
MAGIC WAND, VELVET ROPE, MUSHROOM, CAPE, LASSO, HANDKERCHIEF, MARQUEE, HOUSE, PEN, BOX OFFICE, CAMERA LENS, TICKET LINE, MONTANA, BASEBALL PLAYER, SOPRANO, RABBIT
Hints for Today’s Connections Puzzle
Yellow group: Think about what you notice when arriving at a cinema or theater.
Green group: Items commonly associated with stage magic performances.
Blue group: Recognizable surnames from popular television shows.
Purple group: Objects that share a surprising physical feature.
Starter Answers (One Per Group)
🟨 Yellow: BOX OFFICE
🟩 Green: MAGIC WAND
🟦 Blue: HOUSE
🟪 Purple: MUSHROOM
If you’re still figuring it out, the full answers are just below.
Today’s puzzle stands out for its clean thematic grouping. The theater-related set is likely the easiest to spot, while the magician category follows naturally once a couple of items are identified. The TV surname group adds a pop culture twist, and the final category brings everything together with a subtle physical trait that ties seemingly unrelated objects.
Players looking to improve their pattern recognition can explore more daily puzzles directly on the New York Times Connections game page, where fresh challenges appear every day.













