NYT Connections Hints for July 18, 2026 (#1216)
Game
TRAVEL
FLY
QUIZ
SCORE
OPINION
CARRY
HEALTH
TART
CULTURE
MIND
TIME
GOALTEND
VIEW
LIVES
DOUBLE DRIBBLE
ATTITUDE
Hints by Category
COMMIT A BASKETBALL VIOLATION
Back to CategoriesBasketball rule violations
CARRY
A violation where a player pauses the dribble and then continues, also known as 'palming' the ball.
DOUBLE DRIBBLE
A violation where a player dribbles the ball with both hands or stops and starts dribbling again.
GOALTEND
A violation where a player interferes with the ball while it is on its way to the basket or within the cylinder above the rim.
TRAVEL
A violation where a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball.
BELIEF
Back to CategoriesPersonal perspectives or convictions
ATTITUDE
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflecting a belief.
MIND
The faculty of consciousness and thought, including one's beliefs and opinions.
OPINION
A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
VIEW
A particular way of considering or regarding something; an attitude or opinion.
THINGS TRACKED IN VIDEO GAMES
Back to CategoriesMetrics commonly monitored in video games
HEALTH
A measure of a character's or entity's vitality, often displayed as hit points (HP).
LIVES
The number of remaining attempts or continues a player has before the game ends.
SCORE
A numerical representation of a player's performance or progress in a game.
TIME
The elapsed or remaining time in a game, often used for timed challenges or levels.
WORDS AFTER "POP"
Back to CategoriesCommon phrases that begin with 'pop'
CULTURE
Refers to 'pop culture' (popular culture), including trends, entertainment, and media.
FLY
Refers to 'pop fly', a type of hit in baseball where the ball is hit high into the air.
QUIZ
Refers to 'pop quiz', an unannounced short test given in a class.
TART
Refers to 'pop tart', a brand of sweet, toasted pastry.