NYT Connections July 1, 2026 Hints & Full Solution for Puzzle #1116
It’s a fresh day, which means the latest New York Times Connections puzzle is ready for another round of category-hunting. If you’re trying to protect your streak and you just need the final stubborn set, we’ve got plenty of support—ranging from gentle guidance to the full set of solutions.
Below you’ll find everything in one place: subtle clue-style hints to help you zero in on the right group, plus the direct answers if you’d rather skip the guesswork. Whether you want a small push toward the finish line or a shortcut to keep your record spotless, this is the place to be.
Did you land here by mistake? If you’re instead looking for the June 30 answers, you’ll want the other page.
Category Hints
The hints are presented in the order the puzzle expects you to tackle them—starting with the easiest and working up to the hardest: Yellow, then Green, then Blue, and finally Purple.
If you want today’s category hints, you can open them for a nudge in the right direction. They won’t reveal the category names outright, but they should make what you’re looking for feel clearer.
Today’s Yellow category points to places that are commonly associated with something named after what comes from them.
Today’s Green category is tied to movies.
Today’s Blue category also deals with drinks, specifically alcoholic ones—but with a fancy twist.
Today’s Purple category involves locations that can contain other locations within them.
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Today’s Answers
Here’s how today’s puzzle turned out.
If you used the clues or help and want to compare your result, share how you did in the comments.
If you’re ready to move straight to the solutions, they’re below.
Today’s answers are:
Yellow Category: Things Named After Places
Champagne, China, Cologne, Limerick
Green Category: Best Picture Winner/Nominees
Casablanca, Chicago, Fargo, Munich
Blue Category: Places In Cocktail Names
Cuba, Long Island, Moscow, Singapore
Purple Category: Starting With Countries
Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Indianapolis, Nigeria
And if you’re in the mood for more wordplay, these mobile word games can be a good way to pick up new vocabulary and strengthen your language skills.
