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Word Desk

Word Desk

The Eastern Herald’s Word Desk covers daily word and puzzle games, including Wordle, NYT Connections, Contexto and Strands, with game-related updates, clues and guides for players.

NYT Connections puzzle #1147 for August 1, 2026 — categories BEDDING, OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS SINCE 2010, HOLE MACHINING OPERATIONS, STARTING WITH BREAD SHAPES

NYT Connections Answers – August 1, 2026 (#1147)

The NYT Connections answers for Saturday, August 1, 2026 (game #1147) are COMFORTER/SHAM/SHEET/THROW, BALE/JORDAN/PHOENIX/WALTZ, BORE/COUNTERSINK/DRILL/REAM, and BOULEVARD/BUNDLE/LOAFER/ROLLS-ROYCE. The Purple group — words starting with bread shapes — supplies the day's sharpest misdirection.
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