Issue #1141 Sun 26 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 26, 2026
A steady, balanced grid that invites a closer look at the edges of common language. Expect a few moments of recognition as the connections resolve.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The baby book you promised to fill out but stopped updating after the third month.
Developmental stages
Examples of one named set
Members are 8–12 letters; first letters C, F, R, S.
BABY MILESTONES
One is CRAWLING.
CRAWLING · FIRST WORDS · ROLLING OVER · SOLID FOOD
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
You find the old box in the attic, tangled in dust-covered power cords and proprietary chargers.
Obsolete electronics
Examples of one named set
Members are 7–10 letters; first letters B, D, P.
OUTMODED CONSUMER TECH
One is BLACKBERRY.
BLACKBERRY · DISCMAN · DVD PLAYER · PLASMA TV
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The gray sky that hangs over the weekend, making it impossible to dry laundry on the line.
Regional weather idioms
Synonyms
Members are 11–15 letters; first letters A, L, S, W.
EXPRESSIONS FOR RAIN
One is APRIL SHOWERS.
APRIL SHOWERS · LIQUID SUNSHINE · SCOTCH MIST · WET WEATHER
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The yellow sign on the corner, the hard outer layer of a crab, or the crust on a savory pie.
Polysemous terms
Multiple meanings of one word
Members are 8–12 letters; first letters C, G, P, R.
WHAT "SHELL" MIGHT REFER TO
One is CARAPACE.
CARAPACE · GAS STATION · PASTRY CRUST · ROWING BOAT
Spoiler zone
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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BABY MILESTONESCRAWLING · FIRST WORDS · ROLLING OVER · SOLID FOOD
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Reveal the green group
OUTMODED CONSUMER TECHBLACKBERRY · DISCMAN · DVD PLAYER · PLASMA TV
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Reveal the blue group
EXPRESSIONS FOR RAINAPRIL SHOWERS · LIQUID SUNSHINE · SCOTCH MIST · WET WEATHER
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WHAT "SHELL" MIGHT REFER TOCARAPACE · GAS STATION · PASTRY CRUST · ROWING BOAT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for today's Connections. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for July 26, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is today's NYT Connections?
Today's NYT Connections (July 26, 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 today?
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 #1141?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answers page — the hints here keep them hidden.
Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 4 groups · 16 words
Today on Cluestand
- Connections hints — Jul 26 (this page)
- Strands hints — Jul 26
- Wordle hints — Jul 26
- Framed hints — Jul 26
- Globle hints — Jul 26
- Spelling Bee hints — Jul 26
- Letter Boxed hints — Jul 26
Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 4 groups · 16 words