NYT Connections Hints for July 13, 2026 (#1208)
Game
UMBRELLA
SALEM
BUCKET
QUESTION
PUSS
GRILL
PUMP
KISSER
MUG
FIGARO
SMACKDOWN
DRAWER
EXAMINE
BUSSIN
TOM
PECKISH
Hints by Category
INTERROGATE
Back to CategoriesTo question or examine closely
EXAMINE
To inspect or look at carefully.
GRILL
To question someone intensely or aggressively.
PUMP
To extract information by persistent questioning.
QUESTION
To ask someone about something to get information.
THINGS WITH HANDLES
Back to CategoriesObjects that typically have a handle for carrying or holding
BUCKET
A container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or items.
DRAWER
A sliding compartment with a handle, often in furniture.
MUG
A cup with a handle, used for hot drinks.
UMBRELLA
A device with a handle, used for protection from rain or sun.
FICTIONAL CATS
Back to CategoriesCats from fiction, movies, or pop culture
FIGARO
The white kitten from Disney's 'Pinocchio' (also appears in other Disney works).
PUSS
Puss in Boots, the swashbuckling cat from the 'Shrek' franchise and his own spin-off.
SALEM
Salem Saberhagen, the talking black cat from the TV show 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'.
TOM
Tom from the cartoon 'Tom and Jerry', the cat who constantly chases Jerry the mouse.
STARTING WITH SMOOCHES
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with a sound like a kiss (the /b/ or /p/ sound associated with smooching)
BUSSIN
Slang meaning 'delicious' or 'tasty', often used in food context; starts with a kiss-like sound.
KISSER
A slang term for the mouth or face; literally relates to kissing.
PECKISH
Slightly hungry; the 'p' sound mimics a light kiss or peck.
SMACKDOWN
A decisive defeat or confrontation; the 'smack' sound is similar to a kiss sound.