What words fall under the category "COMMAND"?

The words in the "COMMAND" category are: CAPTAIN, DIRECT, HEAD, LEAD.

What words fall under the category "HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES"?

The words in the "HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES" category are: EMPIRE, FUJI, GALA, HONEYCRISP.

What words fall under the category "SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C""?

The words in the "SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C"" category are: CLARKS, CAMPER, CONVERSE, CROCS.

What words fall under the category "STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES"?

The words in the "STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES" category are: OTTOMAN, ANNAPOLIS, BOBSLED, EVEREST.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

July 28, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

CAPTAIN

CLARKS

OTTOMAN

EMPIRE

ANNAPOLIS

BOBSLED

CAMPER

DIRECT

EVEREST

FUJI

GALA

HEAD

CONVERSE

LEAD

HONEYCRISP

CROCS

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

COMMAND

CAPTAIN · DIRECT · HEAD · LEAD

HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES

EMPIRE · FUJI · GALA · HONEYCRISP

SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C"

CLARKS · CAMPER · CONVERSE · CROCS

STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES

OTTOMAN · ANNAPOLIS · BOBSLED · EVEREST

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