NYT Connections Hints for July 31, 2026 (#1233)
Game
MOLD
SPEAR
DAPPLE
PRINCESS
MUSHROOM
JOYSTICK
SLIME
FUNGUS
CHEERIOS
DINOSAUR
FASHION
MODEL
GLEEK
SHAPE
PLUMBER
JDATE
Hints by Category
CONSTRUCT
Back to CategoriesBuilding or Shaping
FASHION
To make or shape something, often with skill.
MODEL
To shape or form something; to create a representation.
MOLD
To form something into a particular shape.
SHAPE
To give a particular form or figure to something.
SUPER MARIO FIGURES
Back to CategoriesCharacters or items from the Super Mario games
DINOSAUR
Yoshi, the dinosaur companion in the Mario universe.
MUSHROOM
The power-up item that makes Mario grow larger.
PLUMBER
Mario's profession; he is famously a plumber.
PRINCESS
Princess Peach, the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom.
FRUITS PLUS STARTING LETTER
Back to CategoriesFruits with an extra letter added at the beginning
DAPPLE
Apple with a 'D' added at the front; also means spotted.
JDATE
Date (the fruit) with a 'J' added at the front.
SLIME
Lime with an 'S' added at the front; also a gooey substance.
SPEAR
Pear with an 'S' added at the front; also a weapon.
STARTING WITH MERRIMENTS
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with terms for merriment or joy
CHEERIOS
Starts with 'cheer' (a shout of joy); also a breakfast cereal.
FUNGUS
Starts with 'fun' (enjoyment); also a mushroom-like organism.
GLEEK
Starts with 'glee' (great delight); also an obscure word for a jest or trick.
JOYSTICK
Starts with 'joy' (great happiness); also an input device for games.