Issue #1124 Thu 9 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 9, 2026
Today's grid requires a sharp eye for corporate branding and classic automotive history. Keep your focus steady as you navigate these distinct sets.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Ordering a drink at the bar when you have an early meeting the next morning.
Beverage marketing terminology
Synonyms
Members are 2–11 letters; first letters N, S, V, Z.
NON-ALCOHOLIC DESIGNATORS
One is NA.
NA · SPIRIT-FREE · VIRGIN · ZERO-PROOF
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The stack of glossy magazines in the lobby that everyone flips through while waiting.
Print media
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–13 letters; first letters B, P, R, S.
MUSIC PUBLICATIONS
One is BILLBOARD.
BILLBOARD · PITCHFORK · ROLLING STONE · SPIN
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Where the vacuum nozzle gets stuck because you missed a spot under the sofa.
Floor coverings
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters P, S, T.
KINDS OF RUGS
One is PERSIAN.
PERSIAN · PRAYER · SHAG · THROW
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A faded advertisement in a dusty garage for a car that was discontinued decades ago.
Automotive history
Examples of one named set
Members are 2–10 letters; first letters F, G, T.
PONTIAC MODELS
One is FIREBIRD.
FIREBIRD · G6 · GRAND PRIX · TRANS AM
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Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
NON-ALCOHOLIC DESIGNATORSNA · SPIRIT-FREE · VIRGIN · ZERO-PROOF
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Reveal the green group
MUSIC PUBLICATIONSBILLBOARD · PITCHFORK · ROLLING STONE · SPIN
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Reveal the blue group
KINDS OF RUGSPERSIAN · PRAYER · SHAG · THROW
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Reveal the violet group
PONTIAC MODELSFIREBIRD · G6 · GRAND PRIX · TRANS AM
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on July 9, 2026?
NYT Connections on July 9, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on July 9, 2026?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #1124?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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