The New York Times Connections puzzle for Monday, July 20, 2026, presents a familiar challenge, especially for those looking to maintain their daily streak. This edition features a blend of technological terms, verbs associated with communication, and more abstract groupings.
Today's Hints
For players seeking a gentle nudge, the puzzle offers specific hints for each category. The yellow category is described as "Shout it from the rooftops!" while the green category relates to "From the digital world." The blue category is associated with "A precious type of organic gem," and the purple category contains words where "Something tasty is hiding at the beginning."
Additional clues suggest that one group hides its words within others, and each category includes at least one word containing the letter 'B'. If further assistance is required, individual words from each group can be revealed.
Category Revelations
Those who prefer to know the themes before attempting to solve can find the four categories as follows: The yellow category is "Announce," the green category is "Things to Click," the blue category is "Associated with Pearls," and the purple category is "Starting with Alcoholic Beverages."
Full Answer Breakdown
The solution to the July 20th Connections puzzle comprises these four groups:
Yellow: Announce (Blare, Herald, Sound, Trumpet) Green: Things to Click (Button, Icon, Link, Menu) Blue: Associated with Pearls (Bubble Tea, Oyster, Swine, Wisdom) Purple: Starting with Alcoholic Beverages (Alexa, Meadow, Portobello, Sakes)
This particular puzzle combines elements of technology, language, and wordplay. The yellow category focuses on synonyms for proclaiming, while the green group consists of common user interface elements. The blue category proved to be particularly tricky, linking words through idiomatic expressions rather than direct associations. The purple group, starting with terms related to alcoholic drinks, might have been less challenging for some.
As with all NYT Connections puzzles, a new grid is released daily at midnight, offering fresh challenges for solvers.