Connections Hints: Jul 28, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 28, 2026 (2026-07-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1227
Connections #1227 · 2026-07-28
Choose one group at a time
Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
COMMAND
Reveal one tile
CAPTAIN
Reveal all four tiles
COMMAND
- CAPTAIN
- DIRECT
- HEAD
- LEAD
Group 2
Reveal category
HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES
Reveal one tile
EMPIRE
Reveal all four tiles
HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES
- EMPIRE
- FUJI
- GALA
- HONEYCRISP
Group 3
Reveal category
SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C"
Reveal one tile
CAMPER
Reveal all four tiles
SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C"
- CAMPER
- CLARKS
- CONVERSE
- CROCS
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES
Reveal one tile
ANNAPOLIS
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES
- ANNAPOLIS
- BOBSLED
- EVEREST
- OTTOMAN
Reveal full answer
COMMAND
- CAPTAIN
- DIRECT
- HEAD
- LEAD
HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES
- EMPIRE
- FUJI
- GALA
- HONEYCRISP
SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C"
- CAMPER
- CLARKS
- CONVERSE
- CROCS
STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES
- ANNAPOLIS
- BOBSLED
- EVEREST
- OTTOMAN
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