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What made this one tricky:
- 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.
TERMS FOR THE LEGAL SYSTEM is the direct category: BAR, BENCH, COURT, and TRIBUNAL. BASEBALL GLOVE, CORSET, FOOTBALL, and SHOE all have laces; EXTREME, MOTOR, RACKET, and WATER precede sports; and BREATHING, ELBOW, HEAD, and WIGGLE all pair with ROOM to mean extra space.
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The trap is that COURT and RACKET can both pull you toward sports. Clear the legal terms first, then use the compound phrase pattern to isolate the ROOM group.
FAQ
What are today's NYT Connections answers for July 15, 2026?
The groups are Terms for the legal system; Things with laces; Kinds of sports; and Words before "room" to indicate extra space.
What is today's Connections puzzle number?
Today's Connections puzzle is #1130.
What was the hardest Connections category today?
The purple category was Words before "room" to indicate extra space: BREATHING, ELBOW, HEAD, and WIGGLE.
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