NYT Connections Hints for July 14, 2026 — Puzzle #1129

Sixteen words, four hidden categories. Hints reveal structure, then the grouping.

Hints and answers for NYT Connections #1129 on July 14, 2026: how many groups there are, a masked theme for each group, then the four categories one at a time, then all sixteen words and the full grouping.

Puzzle date: July 14, 2026 (2026-07-14) · #1129 · Source: the game's public daily data (https://www.nytimes.com/svc/connections/v2/2026-07-14.json). Hints are derived from that day's verified answer data — no invented clues, difficulty scores or word claims.

1. The shape of the puzzle

There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).

2. The four themes, masked

Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:

C _ _ _ _ _ _ _
E _ _ _ M _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ _ _
K _ _ _ _ O _ B _ _ _ _ _ _
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ W _ _ _ A _ _ _ _ _

3. Reveal a theme, one at a time

Show theme 1

CONTRACT

Show theme 2

EDIT MENU OPTIONS

Show theme 3

KINDS OF BASKETS

Show theme 4

SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS

NYT Connections answer for July 14, 2026 — puzzle #1129

CONTRACT

DEAL, BARGAIN, UNDERSTANDING, AGREEMENT

EDIT MENU OPTIONS

CUT, COPY, PASTE, DELETE

KINDS OF BASKETS

PICNIC, LAUNDRY, GROCERY, EASTER

SYMBOLIZED WITH ARROWS

U-TURN, SHUFFLE, RECYCLING, THIS SIDE UP

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