Connections Hints: Jul 5, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jul 5, 2026 (2026-07-05). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1204

Puzzle #1204 · 2026-07-05

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1204 for 2026-07-05, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: GRANOLA INGREDIENTS, PAYMENT METHODS, AMEX CARD TYPES and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

GRANOLA INGREDIENTS
PAYMENT METHODS
AMEX CARD TYPES
WHAT "W" MIGHT STAND FOR

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

GRANOLA INGREDIENTS

HONEY

NUTS

OATS

SEEDS

PAYMENT METHODS

CARD

CASH

CHECK

WIRE

AMEX CARD TYPES

CENTURION

GOLD

GREEN

PLATINUM

WHAT "W" MIGHT STAND FOR

TUNGSTEN

WEST

WIN

WITH

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.