NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Thursday, May 14, 2026 (No. 1068) delivered a clever mix of science, language, cinema and wordplay that challenged even seasoned solvers. The four categories tested players' ability to spot subtle connections across 16 words, with today's solution rewarding logical thinking and broad knowledge.

Today's Connections Answer (Puzzle 1068)

Yellow (Easiest): Absorb using capillary action — DRAW, PULL, SUCK, WICK Green: Greek prefixes — HYPER, KILO, META, NEO Blue: Titular talking animals of film — BABE, BOLT, DUMBO, TED Purple (Hardest): Starting with silent letters — GNOME, KNEE, MNEMONIC, PSYCHE

The yellow category proved most accessible for many, as the words describe how liquids move through narrow spaces or materials. Green required knowledge of classical roots commonly used in English. Blue leaned on pop culture familiarity with children's films featuring anthropomorphic animals. Purple demanded recognition of English spelling quirks where initial consonants remain unpronounced.

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