NYT Connections Hints for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 puzzle #1129. Today's board groups contract synonyms, edit menu options, kinds of baskets, and things symbolized with arrows.
Words: U-TURN, PICNIC, CUT, SHUFFLE, LAUNDRY, RECYCLING, DEAL, COPY, BARGAIN, GROCERY, UNDERSTANDING, THIS SIDE UP, PASTE, AGREEMENT, EASTER, DELETE
Spoiler-safe Connections hints
Yellow hint
Look for words that describe an agreement between two parties.
Reveal Yellow category and answer
Contract: AGREEMENT, BARGAIN, DEAL, UNDERSTANDING
Agreement, bargain, deal, and understanding can all describe a contract or mutual arrangement.
Green hint
Think of familiar commands used while editing text or files.
Reveal Green category and answer
Edit menu options: COPY, CUT, DELETE, PASTE
Copy, cut, delete, and paste are standard options in an edit menu.
Blue hint
Each word can come immediately before the same everyday container.
Reveal Blue category and answer
Kinds of baskets: EASTER, GROCERY, LAUNDRY, PICNIC
Easter, grocery, laundry, and picnic can each precede basket.
Purple hint
Picture the icons used to represent these ideas on signs, screens, or packaging.
Reveal Purple category and answer
Symbolized with arrows: RECYCLING, SHUFFLE, THIS SIDE UP, U-TURN
Recycling, shuffle, this side up, and U-turn are commonly represented by arrow symbols.
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