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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is full of pop-culture categories. I especially liked the purple group, which requires you to find hidden words in other words. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Colonel Mustard and Miss Scarlett.
Green group hint: They go to school, and also play sports.
Blue group hint: Song by Chubby Checker.
Purple group hint: Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Rooms in Clue.
Green group: Student athlete designations.
Blue group: ____ twist.
Purple group: Ending in “Sesame Street” characters.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for July 7, 2026.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is rooms in Clue. The four answers are conservatory, hall, kitchen and study.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is student athlete designations. The four answers are all-American, jock, letterman and team captain.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ twist. The four answers are French, lemon, Oliver and plot.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ending in “Sesame Street” characters. The four answers are Bernie (Ernie), Colbert (Bert), discount (Count) and San Anselmo (Elmo).
