Yellow - COMMAND, July 28 -- Here are all four answers for the NYT Connections puzzle #1143 on July 28, 2026.

CAPTAIN, DIRECT, HEAD, LEADGreen - HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES: EMPIRE, FUJI, GALA, HONEYCRISPBlue - SHOE BRANDS STARTING WITH "C": CAMPER, CLARKS, CONVERSE, CROCSPurple - STARTING WITH PALINDROMIC NAMES: ANNAPOLIS, BOBSLED, EVEREST, OTTOMAN

Hints are below for each group if you want to work through the grid before the full reveal.

Yellow hint: These four words all mean to be in charge of, or to lead a group or operation. Think verbs of authority.

Green hint: Four varieties of a fruit sold by the bag at every grocery store. One of them shares its name with a fashion brand and a US state.

Blue hint: Footwear companies, all sta...