Today's NYT Connections puzzle hints and answers (July 26, 2025): All puzzle answers

Today's NYT Connections hints and answers can help you save your winning streak. The New York Times Connections puzzle features 16 words that you must categorize into four different sets, each connected to a theme. However, the publisher does not reveal the names of the themes, increasing the puzzle's difficulty.

Since you only get four chances to figure out the answers, this article offers four hints that can help you crack today's puzzle. You can also find the answer further below.

Today's NYT Connections puzzle hints (July 26, 2025)

All NYT Connections hints for today are discussed below:

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All words for today's New York Times Connection puzzle (Image via the New York Times)

Categories	Hints
Yellow category	KFC's recipe.
Green category	These are shades of a common color.
Blue category	These are often associated with travelling.
Purple category	These are the beginnings of the names of some popular cities.

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Answers for The New York Times Connections puzzle (July 26, 2025)

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The New York Times Connections puzzle answers for today (Image via the New York Times)

Categories	Answers
Yellow category	These are Herbs and Spices. The words are Anise, Sage, Mace, and Dill.
Green category	These are Shades of Green. The words are Bottle, Kelly, Hunter, and Pea.
Blue category	These are connected to Travel on Foot. The words are Trek, Hike, Tramp, and March.
Purple category	These are Starts of European Capitals. The words are Cope, Sara, Wars, and Luxe.

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