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NYT Connections hints todayMonday, 13 July 2026 (#1208)

Updated 13/07/2026, 16:02:26

Group 1: These four words all mean to quiz someone firmly and extract information from them.

Reveal group 1

Theme: These four words all mean to quiz someone firmly and extract information from them.

INTERROGATE

  • EXAMINE
  • GRILL
  • PUMP
  • QUESTION

Group 2: Each of these objects has a physical grip or bar you hold it by.

Reveal group 2

Theme: Each of these objects has a physical grip or bar you hold it by.

THINGS WITH HANDLES

  • BUCKET
  • DRAWER
  • MUG
  • UMBRELLA

Group 3: Famous felines from films, telly, and fiction — think whiskers and mischief.

Reveal group 3

Theme: Famous felines from films, telly, and fiction — think whiskers and mischief.

FICTIONAL CATS

  • FIGARO
  • PUSS
  • SALEM
  • TOM

Group 4: Each word secretly begins with a slang term for a little lip-to-lip peck.

Reveal group 4

Theme: Each word secretly begins with a slang term for a little lip-to-lip peck.

STARTING WITH SMOOCHES

  • BUSSIN
  • KISSER
  • PECKISH
  • SMACKDOWN

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