What words fall under the category "SMARTPHONE SETTINGS"?

The words in the "SMARTPHONE SETTINGS" category are: DO NOT DISTURB, AIRPLANE MODE, HOTSPOT, LOCATION SERVICES.

What words fall under the category "DESSERT MENU DESCRIPTORS"?

The words in the "DESSERT MENU DESCRIPTORS" category are: FRESH-BAKED, À LA MODE, DECADENT, MOLTEN.

What words fall under the category "'80S SYNTH-POP BANDS"?

The words in the "'80S SYNTH-POP BANDS" category are: DEPECHE MODE, ERASURE, NEW ORDER, PET SHOP BOYS.

What words fall under the category "STARTING WITH BASEBALL CALLS"?

The words in the "STARTING WITH BASEBALL CALLS" category are: OUTKAST, BALL GOWN, STRIKE A POSE, SAFE MODE.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

July 10, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

OUTKAST

DEPECHE MODE

FRESH-BAKED

BALL GOWN

DO NOT DISTURB

À LA MODE

STRIKE A POSE

AIRPLANE MODE

ERASURE

SAFE MODE

DECADENT

NEW ORDER

HOTSPOT

PET SHOP BOYS

MOLTEN

LOCATION SERVICES

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

SMARTPHONE SETTINGS

DO NOT DISTURB · AIRPLANE MODE · HOTSPOT · LOCATION SERVICES

DESSERT MENU DESCRIPTORS

FRESH-BAKED · À LA MODE · DECADENT · MOLTEN

'80S SYNTH-POP BANDS

DEPECHE MODE · ERASURE · NEW ORDER · PET SHOP BOYS

STARTING WITH BASEBALL CALLS

OUTKAST · BALL GOWN · STRIKE A POSE · SAFE MODE

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