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Today’s NYTConnections puzzlefeatures some pretty diverse categories, so it could be tough. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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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: Think mocktails.
Green group hint: Read about what you listen to.
Blue group hint: Similar to carpet.
Purple group hint: Bonneville is another one.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Non-alcoholic designators.
Green group: Music publications.
Blue group: Kinds of rugs.
Purple group: Pontiac models.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for July 9, 2026.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is non-alcoholic designators. The four answers are NA, spirit-free, virgin and zero-proof.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is music publications. The four answers are Billboard, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone and Spin.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is kinds of rugs. The four answers are Persian, prayer, shag and throw.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is Pontiac models. The four answers are Firebird, G6, Grand Prix and Trans Am.