Begin your midweek mental exercise with the latest **Connections solution for July 8th**.
This categorization puzzle requires grouping 16 terms into four thematic clusters based on shared attributes. While initial matches might seem obvious, the varying difficulty levels—from straightforward Yellow to challenging Purple—often leave players stumped on certain groups.
First introduced as a New York Times experimental project in 2023, this analytical game quickly rose to popularity, becoming a daily ritual for puzzle enthusiasts worldwide despite initial similarities to established quiz formats.
Today’s Connection categories decoded
- **Yellow**: Terms describing interpersonal dynamics
- **Green**: Common sight in fitness facilities
- **Blue**: Access authentication methods
- **Purple**: Notables sharing initial ‘J’ forenames
- One Purple member created a renowned horror soundtrack
Today’s word matrix
| Scale | Password | Locker | Relations |
| Mirror | Legend | Affair | Code |
| Pin | Candy | Major | Thing |
| Fling | Key | Carpenter | Bench |
July 8th solutions revealed
- **Interpersonal Bonds** – Affair, Fling, Relations, Thing
- **Fitness Facility Features** – Bench, Locker, Mirror, Scale
- **Access Credentials** – Code, Key, Password, PIN
- **Distinguished ‘Johns’** – Candy, Carpenter, Legend, Major
