New Delhi, July 27 -- All four group answers for NYT Connections puzzle #1142 (July 27, 2026) are below. Four hints come first for solvers still working through it; the full solution follows.

Hints

Hint 1: One group names Olympic equipment that includes something you might find in a stable and something you stand on to flip.

Hint 2: One group describes physical objects that taper to a point or thin end - including something that hangs from a cave ceiling and something that belongs in a kitchen.

Hint 3: One group pairs a physics phenomenon with a work schedule, a philosophical concept, and a car feature.

Hint 4: The fourth group is entirely made up of UI icons - picture the small symbols you see at the top of any e-commerce website. ...