NYT Connections Hints for July 26, 2026 (#1219)
Game
SOLID FOOD
PASTRY CRUST
ROLLING OVER
LIQUID SUNSHINE
PLASMA TV
SCOTCH MIST
BLACKBERRY
GAS STATION
ROWING BOAT
FIRST WORDS
APRIL SHOWERS
DISCMAN
WET WEATHER
CARAPACE
DVD PLAYER
CRAWLING
Hints by Category
BABY MILESTONES
Back to CategoriesInfant developmental stages
CRAWLING
The stage when a baby moves on hands and knees.
FIRST WORDS
The baby's initial spoken words, typically around 12 months.
ROLLING OVER
The baby's ability to turn from back to stomach or vice versa.
SOLID FOOD
Introduction of non-liquid foods into the baby's diet.
OUTMODED CONSUMER TECH
Back to CategoriesObsolete consumer electronics
BLACKBERRY
A brand of smartphone popular in the 2000s, now largely outdated.
DISCMAN
A portable CD player that predates MP3 players and smartphones.
DVD PLAYER
A device for playing DVDs, largely replaced by streaming services and Blu-ray.
PLASMA TV
A type of flat-panel TV that was heavy and energy-inefficient, now discontinued.
EXPRESSIONS FOR RAIN
Back to CategoriesIdioms and expressions for rain
APRIL SHOWERS
Light spring rains, often associated with April weather.
LIQUID SUNSHINE
A humorous or poetic term for rain, especially in sunny climates.
SCOTCH MIST
A fine, dense drizzle typical of Scottish weather.
WET WEATHER
A general term for rainy or damp conditions.
WHAT "SHELL" MIGHT REFER TO
Back to CategoriesMultiple meanings of 'shell'
CARAPACE
The hard outer covering of turtles, crabs, or similar animals.
GAS STATION
A branded fuel station (e.g., Shell gas stations).
PASTRY CRUST
The outer layer of a pie or tart, often called a 'shell'.
ROWING BOAT
A lightweight, narrow racing boat used in rowing, known as a 'shell'.