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NYT Connections #97 Answers

Reveal the four groups gradually for the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026Puzzle #97Updated Jul 28, 2026, 7:48 AM UTC

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COMMAND

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HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES

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SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C"

Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.

STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES

CAPTAIN

CLARKS

OTTOMAN

EMPIRE

ANNAPOLIS

BOBSLED

CAMPER

DIRECT

EVEREST

FUJI

GALA

HEAD

CONVERSE

LEAD

HONEYCRISP

CROCS