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Updated · CNET · Jul 6
CNET Publishes 4 NYT Connections Groups for July 20, 2026
Updated
Updated · CNET · Jul 6

CNET Publishes 4 NYT Connections Groups for July 20, 2026

3 articles · Updated · CNET · Jul 6

Summary

  • CNET posted the full July 20, 2026 NYT Connections solution, giving hints and answers for all four categories in the daily puzzle.
  • 4 themed groups anchored the game: yellow was proclaim, green kinds of noses, blue used in metaphors for opportunity, and purple starting with fermented beverages.
  • 16 answers completed the board, including blare, herald, sound and trumpet; button, Greek, ski jump and snub; blank page, horizon, oyster and window; and Alexa, meadow, portobello and sakes.
  • The purple set hid drink names at the start of words—ale, mead, port and sake—while CNET also pointed players to the Times' Connections Bot and game-progress tracking tools.

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