Play Connections #1129
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Connections #1129 hints
Yellow is usually the easiest group and purple the trickiest. Start with one colour and see if the rest falls into place.
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Yellow group hintGentle hint
Think of what two parties reach when they settle on terms.
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Green group hintGentle hint
These are commands you use when working on a document on a computer.
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Blue group hintHelpful hint
Each of these pairs with a woven carrier made for a specific errand or occasion.
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Purple group hintHelpful hint
Little pointed symbols on signs, packages, and buttons communicate these ideas.
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Where's the trap?Strong hint
CUT, DEAL, and SHUFFLE all sound like card-game moves, which tempts you to group them even though they belong to different categories.
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The four group namesStrong hint
- CONTRACT
- EDIT MENU OPTIONS
- KINDS OF BASKETS
- SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS
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Difficulty: Medium. Three groups are fairly straightforward, but the last one depends on picturing everyday symbols, and some wordplay can lure you into a false card-game category.
Connections #1129 answers
Spoiler zone. Below are all four groups for July 14, 2026, with why each word fits.
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Each colour opens in three steps: one word from the group, then the group name, then all four words. Stop as soon as you can finish it yourself.
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AGREEMENT is in the yellow group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is CONTRACT.
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AGREEMENT, BARGAIN, DEAL, UNDERSTANDING
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COPY is in the green group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is EDIT MENU OPTIONS.
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COPY, CUT, DELETE, PASTE
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EASTER is in the blue group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is KINDS OF BASKETS.
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EASTER, GROCERY, LAUNDRY, PICNIC
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RECYCLING is in the purple group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS.
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RECYCLING, SHUFFLE, THIS SIDE UP, U-TURN
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- AGREEMENT: A formal arrangement or accord between parties, like a contract.
- BARGAIN: An arrangement where each side agrees to terms.
- DEAL: A negotiated arrangement between people or businesses.
- UNDERSTANDING: An informal accord reached between parties.
- COPY: Duplicates selected text or files to the clipboard.
- CUT: Removes selected content and saves it to the clipboard.
- DELETE: Erases selected content entirely.
- PASTE: Inserts clipboard content into a document.
- EASTER: A basket holding candy and eggs on the holiday.
- GROCERY: A basket used for carrying items while shopping.
- LAUNDRY: A basket for dirty or clean clothes.
- PICNIC: A basket for packing outdoor meals.
Purple group explained
- RECYCLING: Its symbol is three arrows chasing in a triangle.
- SHUFFLE: Music players show it with crossed arrows.
- THIS SIDE UP: Packages mark it with upward-pointing arrows.
- U-TURN: Road signs show it as a curved arrow reversing.
Recent Connections puzzles
| Date | Puzzle | Purple group |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | #1128 | STARTING WITH SMOOCHES |
| Jul 12 | #1127 | STARTS OF U.S. CAPITALS |
| Jul 11 | #1126 | DOUBLE LETTERS APPEARING IN THAT LETTER'S ALPHABETICAL POSITION |
About Connections
Connections is a daily New York Times puzzle where you sort 16 words into four groups of four. Groups are colour-coded from yellow, the most direct, to purple, which usually relies on wordplay. You can make four mistakes. Looking back at past puzzles is one of the best ways to learn the kinds of tricks the editors like to use.
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Connections #1129 questions
What were the Connections answers on July 14, 2026?
CONTRACT: AGREEMENT, BARGAIN, DEAL, UNDERSTANDING. EDIT MENU OPTIONS: COPY, CUT, DELETE, PASTE. KINDS OF BASKETS: EASTER, GROCERY, LAUNDRY, PICNIC. SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS: RECYCLING, SHUFFLE, THIS SIDE UP, U-TURN.
What was the purple group in Connections #1129?
SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS: RECYCLING, SHUFFLE, THIS SIDE UP, U-TURN.
What made Connections #1129 tricky?
CUT, DEAL, and SHUFFLE all sound like card-game moves, which tempts you to group them even though they belong to different categories.