Welcome to today’s NYT Connections puzzle for July 15, 2026 (Puzzle #1130). This edition combines legal terms, lace-up items, sports categories, and words that precede ‘room.’ The yellow group is the easiest to crack, while the purple category delivers the trickiest wordplay challenge of the day.
Overview of Today’s Categories
- Yellow (Easiest): Terms related to the legal system.
- Green: Items that have laces.
- Blue: Different types of sports.
- Purple (Hardest): Words that can be placed before ‘room’ to indicate extra space.
Hints for Each Group
If you need a nudge, here are one-word hints for each category:
- Yellow: BAR
- Green: CORSET
- Blue: RACKET
- Purple: WIGGLE
Complete Answers for July 15, 2026
Below are the four groups and their words:
- Yellow — Terms for the Legal System: BAR, BENCH, COURT, TRIBUNAL
- Green — Things with Laces: BASEBALL GLOVE, CORSET, FOOTBALL, SHOE
- Blue — Kinds of Sports: EXTREME, MOTOR, RACKET, WATER
- Purple — Words Before “Room” to Indicate Extra Space: BREATHING, ELBOW, HEAD, WIGGLE
Congratulations if you solved it! If not, these answers will help you see the patterns. The puzzle requires careful observation beyond obvious meanings. For more daily puzzles, check out our other NYT game guides.