NYT Connections — August 13, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's board moves from sticking with something difficult, to advancing bit by bit, to travel rewards, to phrases built around the word "cold."
Hint 2 of 5
Yellow (easiest): each phrase means to keep going despite difficulty and not give up.
Hint 3 of 5
Green: these all describe advancing very gradually, a little at a time.
Hint 4 of 5
Blue: each is a benefit frequent flyers might earn from airline loyalty status.
Hint 5 of 5
Purple (hardest): every entry can follow the word "cold" in a common idiom.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
Persevere
CARRY ON · CONTINUE · MAKE IT · PERSIST
Move Slowly (Up To)
CREEP · EASE · EDGE · INCH
Airline Status Perks
CHECKED BAGS · LOUNGE · MILES · UPGRADE
"Cold" Things, in Idioms
COMFORT · FEET · SHOULDER · TURKEY
This puzzle by the numbers
- "Cold" Things, in Idioms
- CHECKED BAGS
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