The NYT Connections puzzle for July 14th challenges players to categorize 16 words into four groups based on shared themes. Hints suggest categories including shades, convertible descriptors, radio affirmatives,

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

With themes that span mechanics, fashion, infrastructure, and psychology, the NYT Connections game continues to prove that words — even when simple, can form connections that surprise, frustrate, and ultimately satisfy.