NYT Publishes July 20 Connections Companion, Rating Puzzle 3/5
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 19
NYT Publishes July 20 Connections Companion, Rating Puzzle 3/5
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 19
Summary
The New York Times posted its July 20, 2026 Connections companion for puzzle No. 1,135, with answers, hints and a comments forum for solvers.
A 3/5 difficulty rating from advance testers places the puzzle in the middle of the challenge range, though the paper notes individual experiences may differ.
Connections resets at midnight in each time zone, and the Times said it runs two daily companion pages dated on Eastern Standard Time to serve global players.
The guide also points players to Connections Bot for deeper difficulty analysis and to NYT Games social channels for additional solving tips.