What words fall under the category "CONSTRUCT"?

The words in the "CONSTRUCT" category are: MOLD, FASHION, MODEL, SHAPE.

What words fall under the category "SUPER MARIO FIGURES"?

The words in the "SUPER MARIO FIGURES" category are: PRINCESS, MUSHROOM, DINOSAUR, PLUMBER.

What words fall under the category "FRUITS PLUS STARTING LETTER"?

The words in the "FRUITS PLUS STARTING LETTER" category are: SPEAR, DAPPLE, SLIME, JDATE.

What words fall under the category "STARTING WITH MERRIMENTS"?

The words in the "STARTING WITH MERRIMENTS" category are: JOYSTICK, FUNGUS, CHEERIOS, GLEEK.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

July 31, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

MOLD

SPEAR

DAPPLE

PRINCESS

MUSHROOM

JOYSTICK

SLIME

FUNGUS

CHEERIOS

DINOSAUR

FASHION

MODEL

GLEEK

SHAPE

PLUMBER

JDATE

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

CONSTRUCT

MOLD · FASHION · MODEL · SHAPE

SUPER MARIO FIGURES

PRINCESS · MUSHROOM · DINOSAUR · PLUMBER

FRUITS PLUS STARTING LETTER

SPEAR · DAPPLE · SLIME · JDATE

STARTING WITH MERRIMENTS

JOYSTICK · FUNGUS · CHEERIOS · GLEEK

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