Connections Puzzle #1135 — July 22, 2026

Sort 16 words into 4 groups of 4. Each group shares a hidden theme. Categories are color-coded by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green (moderate), Blue (tricky), Purple (hardest).

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Puzzle #1135 Categories:

SYMPTOMS OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION — HIVES, ITCHING, RASH, REDNESS
ON A GOLF SCORECARD — HOLE, PAR, SCORE, STROKES
PLATFORM-SPECIFIC POSTS — PINS, SNAPS, TWEETS, VINES
FEATURES OF A ZEBRA — HOOVES, MANE, TAIL, WHITE STRIPES

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Connections Puzzle #1135 — Answers, Hints & Play Free (July 22, 2026)

Connections Puzzle #1135 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) — Sort 16 words into 4 groups: 🟨 SYMPTOMS OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION, 🟩 ON A GOLF SCORECARD, 🟦 PLATFORM-SPECIFIC POSTS, 🟪 FEATURES OF A ZEBRA. Play this puzzle for free at ConnectionsSports.com. Use hints if stuck, track your stats, and share your results!

Connections is the #1 daily word puzzle game where you find hidden links between 16 seemingly unrelated words. Inspired by the viral NYT Connections format, our free version offers unlimited puzzles, progressive hints, stats tracking, and full archive access — all without any paywall or subscription.

Every day, a new Connections puzzle drops with 16 words in a 4×4 grid. Your challenge: sort them into 4 groups of 4 words, each sharing a hidden connection. Categories span everything from "Types of Pasta" to clever wordplay like "___ Fire" — and the purple group always packs a surprise twist.

How to Play Connections Game Online (Step-by-Step)

Playing Connections is simple but addictive. Here's how to get started:

Study the Grid: You are presented with 16 words in a 4×4 grid. Take a moment to read all the words carefully before making any selections.
Find the Connections: Look for groups of 4 words that share a common theme. This could be anything from "Shades of Blue" to "Words that mean 'Big'" or "Famous Johns."
Select & Submit: Click on 4 words you believe belong together, then hit the Submit button. If you're correct, the group is revealed with its category name and color.
Watch Your Mistakes: You only get 4 mistakes before the game ends. If you're "one away" (3 out of 4 correct), the game will let you know.
Share Your Results: After completing the puzzle, share your color-coded results on social media to compare with friends!

Difficulty Colors: 🟨 Yellow (easiest) → 🟩 Green (moderate) → 🟦 Blue (tricky) → 🟪 Purple (hardest, often wordplay). Pro Tip: Solve the easiest category first to eliminate red herring words!

Connections Game Tips & Winning Strategies

Start with what you know: If you immediately spot a clear group (like "Types of Pasta"), solve it first to narrow down the remaining words.
Watch for words with multiple meanings: Words like "CRANE" could refer to the bird, the machine, or the verb. Think about which meaning the puzzle designers intended.
Look for wordplay in the purple category: The hardest group often involves puns, anagrams, hidden words, or unexpected abstract connections.
Use the Shuffle button: Rearranging the tiles can help you see connections you might have missed.
Process of elimination: Once you've solved 2-3 groups, the remaining words often become much clearer.

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Complete Archive: Access all past puzzles and replay your favorites anytime.
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Track Your Stats: Monitor your win rate, streak, average mistakes, and solve time.
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Connections Game — Frequently Asked Questions

Connections is a daily word puzzle game where you sort 16 words into 4 groups of 4 based on a shared theme. Each group is color-coded by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green (moderate), Blue (tricky), and Purple (hardest). A new puzzle is available every day!

You are allowed up to 4 mistakes per puzzle. If you use all 4 mistakes, the game ends and all remaining categories are revealed. The game will also tell you when you are "one away" — meaning 3 of your 4 selected words belong to the same group.

Yes! Visit our Connections Archive to browse and play all previous puzzles. This is a great way to practice and challenge yourself with puzzles you may have missed.

Absolutely! Connections is 100% free to play on ConnectionsSports.com. You can play the daily puzzle, access the archive, and create custom puzzles — all without any subscription or payment.

The colors indicate difficulty: 🟨 Yellow is the easiest, 🟩 Green is moderate, 🟦 Blue is tricky, and 🟪 Purple is the hardest (often involving wordplay or abstract connections). We recommend solving the yellow and green categories first!

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