NYT Connections Hints for 2026-07-14 — Puzzle #1129
Sixteen words, four hidden categories. Hints reveal structure, then the grouping.
1. The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
2. The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _E _ _ _ M _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ _ _K _ _ _ _ O _ B _ _ _ _ _ _S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ W _ _ _ A _ _ _ _ _
3. Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1
CONTRACT
Show theme 2
EDIT MENU OPTIONS
Show theme 3
KINDS OF BASKETS
Show theme 4
SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS
NYT Connections answer for 2026-07-14
CONTRACT
DEAL, BARGAIN, UNDERSTANDING, AGREEMENT
EDIT MENU OPTIONS
CUT, COPY, PASTE, DELETE
KINDS OF BASKETS
PICNIC, LAUNDRY, GROCERY, EASTER
SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS
U-TURN, SHUFFLE, RECYCLING, THIS SIDE UP
Frequently asked questions
The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:C _ _ _ _ _ _ _E _ _ _ M _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ _ _K _ _ _ _ O _ B _ _ _ _ _ _S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ W _ _ _ A _ _ _ _ _
Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1CONTRACTShow theme 2EDIT MENU OPTIONSShow theme 3KINDS OF BASKETSShow theme 4SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS
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