NYT Connections Hints for July 5, 2026 — Puzzle #1120
Sixteen words, four hidden categories. Hints reveal structure, then the grouping.
Hints and answers for NYT Connections #1120 on July 5, 2026: how many groups there are, a masked theme for each group, then the four categories one at a time, then all sixteen words — the full solution stays hidden until you reveal it.
1. The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
2. The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:
G _ _ _ _ _ _ I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _P _ _ _ _ _ _ M _ _ _ _ _ _A _ _ _ C _ _ _ T _ _ _ _W _ _ _ W M _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ F _ _
3. Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1
GRANOLA INGREDIENTS
Show theme 2
PAYMENT METHODS
Show theme 3
AMEX CARD TYPES
Show theme 4
WHAT "W" MIGHT STAND FOR
NYT Connections answer for July 5, 2026 — puzzle #1120
GRANOLA INGREDIENTS
OATS, HONEY, SEEDS, NUTS
PAYMENT METHODS
WIRE, CARD, CHECK, CASH
AMEX CARD TYPES
GREEN, GOLD, PLATINUM, CENTURION
WHAT "W" MIGHT STAND FOR
WIN, WEST, WITH, TUNGSTEN
Frequently asked questions
The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:G _ _ _ _ _ _ I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _P _ _ _ _ _ _ M _ _ _ _ _ _A _ _ _ C _ _ _ T _ _ _ _W _ _ _ W M _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ F _ _
Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1GRANOLA INGREDIENTSShow theme 2PAYMENT METHODSShow theme 3AMEX CARD TYPESShow theme 4WHAT "W" MIGHT STAND FOR
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