What words fall under the category "INTERROGATE"?

The words in the "INTERROGATE" category are: QUESTION, GRILL, PUMP, EXAMINE.

What words fall under the category "THINGS WITH HANDLES"?

The words in the "THINGS WITH HANDLES" category are: UMBRELLA, BUCKET, MUG, DRAWER.

What words fall under the category "FICTIONAL CATS"?

The words in the "FICTIONAL CATS" category are: SALEM, PUSS, FIGARO, TOM.

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

The words in the "STARTING WITH SMOOCHES" category are: KISSER, SMACKDOWN, BUSSIN, PECKISH.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

July 13, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

UMBRELLA

SALEM

BUCKET

QUESTION

PUSS

GRILL

PUMP

KISSER

MUG

FIGARO

SMACKDOWN

DRAWER

EXAMINE

BUSSIN

TOM

PECKISH

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

INTERROGATE

QUESTION · GRILL · PUMP · EXAMINE

THINGS WITH HANDLES

UMBRELLA · BUCKET · MUG · DRAWER

FICTIONAL CATS

SALEM · PUSS · FIGARO · TOM

STARTING WITH SMOOCHES

KISSER · SMACKDOWN · BUSSIN · PECKISH

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