NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 6, 2026 (Solution #1121)

It’s a fresh day, which means another New York Times Connections puzzle wall to crack. If you’re trying to protect your streak and you only need to finish off that one stubborn grouping, you’re in the right place—there are plenty of hints here, plus the full solutions if you decide you’ve had enough.

Below you’ll find everything in order: broad, non-spoiler-style guidance first, followed by the complete answers. Whether you want a gentle nudge toward the right set or you just want the categories solved cleanly, this should help you move forward.

If you landed here by mistake and actually wanted the solutions for July 5, you’ll need the separate page for that day.

Category Hints

The hints are presented from the easiest category to the toughest, matching the puzzle’s own order: Yellow, then Green, Blue, and finally Purple.

If you want today’s category hints, check below. These are designed to steer you without revealing the category titles outright.

Yellow category: relates to being told something jaw-dropping.

Green category: relates to science class.

Blue category: relates to a cartoon about chasing a roadrunner.

Purple category: relates to clues that include ways to meet people for romantic reasons.

Herring Watch: be extra cautious with the fiery clues today—there are no bombs in the solution.

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Today’s Answers

Here’s how today shook out.

If you used the hints or help above, feel free to share your results in the comments below.

If you’re ready for the full solutions, they’re listed here.

Today’s answers are:

Yellow Category: Stunning News

• Bombshell
• Revelation
• Shocker
• Thunderbolt

Green Category: Science Fair Model Subjects

• Atom
• DNA
• Solar System
• Volcano

Blue Category: ACME Products Used By Wile E. Coyote

• Earthquake Pills
• Iron Bird Seed
• Rocket Skates
• TNT

Purple Category: Starting With Dating Apps

• Bumblebee
• Grind Rail
• Matcha
• Tinderbox

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