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Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 21, #1136

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Why This Matters

This article highlights the evolving nature of puzzle games like NYT Connections, which challenge players to think creatively and recognize patterns across diverse categories. For the tech industry, it underscores the importance of engaging, brain-stimulating content that can boost user interaction and retention on digital platforms. Consumers benefit from these puzzles as they offer mental exercise and entertainment, fostering cognitive skills while providing a fun, interactive experience.

Key Takeaways

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle was a stumper for me. I saw “Tube,” “Gram,” and “Book” and thought maybe they referred to the second part of various social media programs — YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. It was a typical Times red herring, though, as that was not where they were going with this one. Read on for hints and today’s Connections answers.

Read on for today’s Connections answers. James Martin/CNET

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Not bottoms.

Green group hint: You use it on your computer.

Blue group hint: Think Hamilton, or Annie Get Your Gun.

Purple group hint: Phone would also fit here.

Answers for today’s Connections groups

Yellow group: Kinds of tops.

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