What words fall under the category "KINDS OF TOPS"?

The words in the "KINDS OF TOPS" category are: TUBE, CROP, TANK, HALTER.

What words fall under the category "SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS"?

The words in the "SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS" category are: DRIVER, APP, EXTENSION, PLUGIN.

What words fall under the category "ELEMENTS OF A MUSICAL"?

The words in the "ELEMENTS OF A MUSICAL" category are: MUSIC, BOOK, ORCHESTRATION, LYRICS.

What words fall under the category "TELE___"?

The words in the "TELE___" category are: GRAM, VISION, KINESIS, PROMPTER.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

July 21, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

MUSIC

GRAM

DRIVER

VISION

TUBE

CROP

BOOK

APP

ORCHESTRATION

EXTENSION

TANK

KINESIS

PROMPTER

HALTER

LYRICS

PLUGIN

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

KINDS OF TOPS

TUBE · CROP · TANK · HALTER

SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS

DRIVER · APP · EXTENSION · PLUGIN

ELEMENTS OF A MUSICAL

MUSIC · BOOK · ORCHESTRATION · LYRICS

TELE___

GRAM · VISION · KINESIS · PROMPTER

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