Issue #1145 Thu 30 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 30, 2026
Today's grid offers a smooth, accessible progression. Take your time to parse the categories, as this one rewards a steady hand.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The scale balances perfectly when you drop a single heavy coin on one side.
Moral adjectives
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters F, G, J, R.
VIRTUOUS
One is FAIR.
FAIR · GOOD · JUST · RIGHT
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A desk cluttered with plastic spheres, a felt-covered table, and a stack of numbered slips.
Recreational pastimes
Items sharing one feature
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, J, P.
ACTIVITIES WITH MULTIPLE BALLS
One is BEER PONG.
BEER PONG · BINGO · JUGGLING · POOL
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A stack of brochures on a travel agent's desk, each promising a different ocean route.
Maritime travel brands
Examples of one named set
Members are 6–9 letters; first letters C, P, V.
CRUISE LINES
One is CARNIVAL.
CARNIVAL · CELEBRITY · PRINCESS · VIKING
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The final turn of a wrench until it settles into the exact groove.
Idiomatic phrases
Each fills the same blank
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters D, M, N.
ON THE ___, TO MEAN "PRECISE"
One is DOT.
DOT · MARK · MONEY · NOSE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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VIRTUOUSFAIR · GOOD · JUST · RIGHT
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ACTIVITIES WITH MULTIPLE BALLSBEER PONG · BINGO · JUGGLING · POOL
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CRUISE LINESCARNIVAL · CELEBRITY · PRINCESS · VIKING
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ON THE ___, TO MEAN "PRECISE"DOT · MARK · MONEY · NOSE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on July 30, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for July 30, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on July 30, 2026?
NYT Connections on July 30, 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 30, 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 #1145?
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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