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Connections #1,117 hints and answers for Thursday, July 2, 2026

Edited by Wyna Liu · Groups listed easiest to hardest: yellow, green, blue, purple

Connections #1,117 puts four groups of four on the board, running from the yellow group through to purple. For each group below: read the hint first, then show the category name when you want it, then the four words.

Group 1 - Yellow

Hint: These four belong together for one clean reason. If two of them pair up in your head first, let the other two confirm it.

THEY IMPERSONATE OTHER THINGS

COPYCAT · MIME · MOCKINGBIRD · T-1000

Group 2 - Green

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

OLD-TIMEY NAMES FOR THINGS WE STILL USE

LOOKING GLASS · SPECTACLES · TALKIE · WATER CLOSET

Group 3 - Blue

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

STARTING WITH NICKNAMES

BILLY GOAT · DAN DAN NOODLES · RICH TEXT · TOM-TOM

Group 4 - Purple

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

STARTING WITH SPORTS VENUES

COURT JESTER · DIAMOND RING · FIELD MOUSE · TRACK RECORD

Next on the board

Strands →

Theme clue: "Added flavor"