Today's Shuffled Clues
Click word to locate categoryNYT Connections Hints and Solutions for 17. July, 2026
Connections #1212 for Friday, July 17, 2026 puts 16 words on the board — including CARDINAL DIRECTIONS, CLASSICAL ELEMENTS, CRANE GAME — to sort into 4 groups of four. Each group has its own step-by-step hints below.
How NYT Connections Works
Connections challenges players to arrange 16 scrambled words into 4 distinct groups of 4 based on hidden common threads or associations. Beware of "red herrings" designed to fit into multiple categories.
NYT Connections FAQ for July 17, 2026
How does the July 17, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle work?
Connections #1212 (2026-07-17) has 16 words to sort into 4 groups of four, ranked from yellow (easiest) through green and blue to purple (trickiest).
Are there multi-word phrases on the July 17, 2026 board?
Yes — 8 of the 16 words on the board are multi-word phrases.
What's the longest word on the July 17, 2026 board?
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS (18 letters).