Connections Hints: Jul 14, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jul 14, 2026 (2026-07-14). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1218

Puzzle #1218 · 2026-07-14

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 #1218 for 2026-07-14, 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: CONTRACT, EDIT MENU OPTIONS, KINDS OF BASKETS 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.

CONTRACT
EDIT MENU OPTIONS
KINDS OF BASKETS
SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS

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.

CONTRACT

AGREEMENT

BARGAIN

DEAL

UNDERSTANDING

EDIT MENU OPTIONS

COPY

CUT

DELETE

PASTE

KINDS OF BASKETS

EASTER

GROCERY

LAUNDRY

PICNIC

SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS

RECYCLING

SHUFFLE

THIS SIDE UP

U-TURN

Reveal full answer

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