Start by separating word meaning from word appearance.
Several entries look like they could connect by letters or sounds, but the cleanest paths are semantic.
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.
Updated 8:10 AM ETDifficulty: ModerateSpoiler-safe
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 A
Best if you are looking for the easiest foothold.
Gentle clueLow spoiler
Think about words that can describe something made smaller, shorter, or less full-sized.
Category directionMedium spoiler
The category points toward compactness or reduced scale.
One helpful wordStrong clue
MINI
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Group B
Look for everyday actions rather than objects.
Gentle clueLow spoiler
These words can all describe ways to move something from one place or state to another.
Category directionMedium spoiler
The shared idea is transfer or carrying forward.
One helpful wordStrong clue
SHIFT
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Group C
This one feels literary once you see it.
Gentle clueLow spoiler
Try reading the entries as things that can describe a story or argument.
Category directionMedium spoiler
They are words for structure, focus, or development in writing.
One helpful wordStrong clue
THEME
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Group D
Save this for later if the surface pattern feels noisy.
Gentle clueLow spoiler
The connection is less about definitions and more about words that can follow the same short prefix.
Category directionMedium spoiler
Think of common compounds formed with the same starter word.
One helpful wordStrong clue
SUN
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Watch out for possible red herringsCollapsed by default
- Words that share spelling patterns are not always in the same group.
- If two words form a pair too quickly, test whether a broader set of four exists.
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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?
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When are the daily hints updated?
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Where can I find previous Connections answers?
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