What words fall under the category "ANNOUNCE"?

The words in the "ANNOUNCE" category are: SOUND, TRUMPET, HERALD, BLARE.

What words fall under the category "THINGS TO CLICK"?

The words in the "THINGS TO CLICK" category are: BUTTON, MENU, ICON, LINK.

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

The words in the "ASSOCIATED WITH PEARLS" category are: OYSTER, WISDOM, BUBBLE TEA, SWINE.

What words fall under the category "STARTING WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES"?

The words in the "STARTING WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES" category are: MEADOW, PORTOBELLO, SAKES, ALEXA.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

July 20, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

OYSTER

MEADOW

WISDOM

SOUND

BUTTON

BUBBLE TEA

PORTOBELLO

TRUMPET

ICON

HERALD

SWINE

SAKES

BLARE

LINK

ALEXA

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

ANNOUNCE

SOUND · TRUMPET · HERALD · BLARE

THINGS TO CLICK

BUTTON · MENU · ICON · LINK

ASSOCIATED WITH PEARLS

OYSTER · WISDOM · BUBBLE TEA · SWINE

STARTING WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

MEADOW · PORTOBELLO · SAKES · ALEXA

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