Connections hints for Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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Connections #1143 · Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · edited by Wyna Liu

Tap four words you think belong together — we only say yes, one away or no.

Stuck? Pick a color and tap for the next hint. Each tap gives away a little more: Kind of group → First letters → One word → The theme → Full group.

Show all Connections answers for July 28, 2026 (spoilers)

Command (yellow): CAPTAIN, DIRECT, HEAD, LEAD
How Do You Like Them Apples (green): EMPIRE, FUJI, GALA, HONEYCRISP
Shoe Brands Starting With "C" (blue): CAMPER, CLARKS, CONVERSE, CROCS
Starting With Palindromic Names (purple): ANNAPOLIS, BOBSLED, EVEREST, OTTOMAN

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