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Connections · July 2, 2026

Connections Hints for Today

Progressive clues for every group, with the complete answer set locked until you explicitly ask for it.

Verified 4:19 AM EDTDifficulty: ModeratePuzzle #1117

Start with Level 1 nudge Jump to group hints

Keep answers hidden Default onCheck red herrings

Level 1 small nudge

Start with the safest overall pattern.

Check whether a phrase starts with a hidden smaller word before grouping it by its literal meaning.

Progressive group hints

Four independent paths.

Open only the level you need. Group identifiers use muted colors for orientation, not official puzzle color coding.

Group 1

Imitation is the shared idea.

Gentle clueLow spoiler

Look for things or characters known for copying something else.

Category directionMedium spoiler

The category is about impersonation, imitation, or mimicry.

One helpful wordStrong clue

MIME

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The answer remains hidden until the confirmation and reveal controls are used.

Group 2

Older names for familiar things.

Gentle clueLow spoiler

These sound like terms from another era.

Category directionMedium spoiler

Each answer is an old-fashioned name for something people still use.

One helpful wordStrong clue

SPECTACLES

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Group 3

Names hidden at the start.

Gentle clueLow spoiler

Ignore the full phrase and inspect the first word or syllable.

Category directionMedium spoiler

Each answer starts with a common nickname.

One helpful wordStrong clue

TOM-TOM

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Group 4

Sports settings lead the phrase.

Gentle clueLow spoiler

The first word can name a place where a sport is played.

Category directionMedium spoiler

Each answer starts with a sports venue or playing surface.

One helpful wordStrong clue

FIELD MOUSE

Reveal groupAnswer protected

I want to reveal Group 4.

The answer remains hidden until the confirmation and reveal controls are used.

Watch out for possible red herringsCollapsed by default

Several answers are two-word phrases, but that alone is not the connection.
Animals and foods appear in the grid, but they do not all belong together.

Full answer protection

Connections Answers Today

This reveals every group and may spoil the puzzle. Confirm first, then reveal the complete answer set.

Data status: published. Verified at Jul 2, 2026, 4:19 AM.

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FAQ

What is today’s Connections hint?

Start with the small nudge near the top, then open only the group level you need.

Can I see one group without revealing all answers?

Yes. Each group has its own reveal control and confirmation.

When are the daily hints updated?

The page is designed for daily updates, with the latest timestamp shown above the clues.

Where can I find previous Connections answers?

Use the archive page to browse past dates and open a protected detail page.