Connections Hints: Jul 7, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jul 7, 2026 (2026-07-07). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1191

Puzzle #1191 · 2026-07-07

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 #1191 for 2026-07-07, 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: ROOMS IN CLUE, STUDENT-ATHLETE DESIGNATIONS, ___ TWIST 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.

ROOMS IN CLUE
STUDENT-ATHLETE DESIGNATIONS
___ TWIST
ENDING IN "SESAME STREET" CHARACTERS

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.

ROOMS IN CLUE

CONSERVATORY

HALL

KITCHEN

STUDY

STUDENT-ATHLETE DESIGNATIONS

ALL-AMERICAN

JOCK

LETTERMAN

TEAM CAPTAIN

___ TWIST

FRENCH

LEMON

OLIVER

PLOT

ENDING IN "SESAME STREET" CHARACTERS

BERNIE

COLBERT

DISCOUNT

SAN ANSELMO

Reveal full answer

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