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NYT Connections #76 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Tuesday, July 7, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026Puzzle #76Updated Jul 7, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
ROOMS IN CLUE
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
STUDENT-ATHLETE DESIGNATIONS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
___ TWIST
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN "SESAME STREET" CHARACTERS
The 16 Connections Words
PLOT
DISCOUNT
JOCK
COLBERT
LETTERMAN
FRENCH
LEMON
KITCHEN
BERNIE
HALL
OLIVER
TEAM CAPTAIN
STUDY
SAN ANSELMO
ALL-AMERICAN
CONSERVATORY