Connections hint for July 2, 2026
The puzzle for Thursday, July 2, 2026. Every hint is hidden until you open it, so take only the nudge you need.
The 16 words, in starting order
- MOCKINGBIRD
- FIELD MOUSE
- TOM-TOM
- COURT JESTER
- MIME
- LOOKING GLASS
- TRACK RECORD
- BILLY GOAT
- DIAMOND RING
- SPECTACLES
- DAN DAN NOODLES
- COPYCAT
- TALKIE
- RICH TEXT
- T-1000
- WATER CLOSET
Hints, from gentle to full answers
Hint 1Group name cluesShowHide
Colors run from yellow (the most direct link) to purple (the trickiest).
Yellow: the group name is 4 words long and starts with T.
Green: the group name is 7 words long and starts with O.
Blue: the group name is 3 words long and starts with S.
Purple: the group name is 4 words long and starts with S.
Hint 2One word from each groupShowHide
Yellow: COPYCAT
Green: LOOKING GLASS
Blue: BILLY GOAT
Purple: COURT JESTER
SpoilerThe four group namesShowHide
Yellow: THEY IMPERSONATE OTHER THINGS
Green: OLD-TIMEY NAMES FOR THINGS WE STILL USE
Blue: STARTING WITH NICKNAMES
Purple: STARTING WITH SPORTS VENUES
SpoilerReveal the yellow groupShowHide
THEY IMPERSONATE OTHER THINGS: COPYCAT, MIME, MOCKINGBIRD, T-1000
SpoilerReveal the green groupShowHide
OLD-TIMEY NAMES FOR THINGS WE STILL USE: LOOKING GLASS, SPECTACLES, TALKIE, WATER CLOSET
SpoilerReveal the blue groupShowHide
STARTING WITH NICKNAMES: BILLY GOAT, DAN DAN NOODLES, RICH TEXT, TOM-TOM
SpoilerReveal the purple groupShowHide
STARTING WITH SPORTS VENUES: COURT JESTER, DIAMOND RING, FIELD MOUSE, TRACK RECORD