What words fall under the category "SKINCARE PRODUCTS"?

The words in the "SKINCARE PRODUCTS" category are: TONER, PEEL, EYE CREAM, CLAY MASK.

What words fall under the category "SHADES OF BLACK"?

The words in the "SHADES OF BLACK" category are: INK, JET, CHARCOAL, PITCH.

What words fall under the category "ASSOCIATED WITH PRECISION"?

The words in the "ASSOCIATED WITH PRECISION" category are: NEEDLE, LASER, BULLSEYE, CLOCKWORK.

What words fall under the category "STARTING WITH TINY MARKS"?

The words in the "STARTING WITH TINY MARKS" category are: DOT MATRIX, POINT BREAK, PERIOD PIECE, SPOT REMOVER.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

July 16, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

NEEDLE

INK

JET

DOT MATRIX

TONER

POINT BREAK

LASER

CHARCOAL

PEEL

PITCH

PERIOD PIECE

BULLSEYE

SPOT REMOVER

EYE CREAM

CLOCKWORK

CLAY MASK

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

SKINCARE PRODUCTS

TONER · PEEL · EYE CREAM · CLAY MASK

SHADES OF BLACK

INK · JET · CHARCOAL · PITCH

ASSOCIATED WITH PRECISION

NEEDLE · LASER · BULLSEYE · CLOCKWORK

STARTING WITH TINY MARKS

DOT MATRIX · POINT BREAK · PERIOD PIECE · SPOT REMOVER

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