Connections Hints: Jul 10, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jul 10, 2026 (2026-07-10). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1197

Puzzle #1197 · 2026-07-10

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 #1197 for 2026-07-10, 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: SMARTPHONE SETTINGS, DESSERT MENU DESCRIPTORS, '80S SYNTH-POP BANDS 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.

SMARTPHONE SETTINGS
DESSERT MENU DESCRIPTORS
'80S SYNTH-POP BANDS
STARTING WITH BASEBALL CALLS

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.

SMARTPHONE SETTINGS

AIRPLANE MODE

DO NOT DISTURB

HOTSPOT

LOCATION SERVICES

DESSERT MENU DESCRIPTORS

DECADENT

FRESH-BAKED

MOLTEN

À LA MODE

'80S SYNTH-POP BANDS

DEPECHE MODE

ERASURE

NEW ORDER

PET SHOP BOYS

STARTING WITH BASEBALL CALLS

BALL GOWN

OUTKAST

SAFE MODE

STRIKE A POSE

Reveal full answer

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