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- Connections is category-first: read the group labels as the answer, then use the listed cards to confirm no near-miss word belongs in a different color set.
CIRCUIT COMPONENTS links BREAKER, FUSE, RELAY, and SWITCH. CONNECT, JOIN, PAIR, and SYNC are digital coupling verbs. DRAIN, FLUSH, REFILL, and SWIRL are things toilets do, while GAME, LONG, POKER, and STRAIGHT complete familiar FACE expressions.
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More from the desk
The FACE set is the likely trap. POKER FACE is obvious, but GAME FACE, LONG FACE, and STRAIGHT FACE make the group cleaner than reading those words as moods or card terms.
FAQ
What are today's NYT Connections answers for July 19, 2026?
The groups are Circuit components; Digital coupling verbs; Things toilets do; and ___ face expressions.
What is today's Connections puzzle number?
Today's Connections puzzle is #1134.
What was the hardest Connections category today?
The purple category was ___ face expressions: GAME, LONG, POKER, and STRAIGHT.
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