# NYT Pips hints and answers for July 14, 2026 Solutions and tips for today's Pips puzzles - **Source:** [Mashable](https://brifing.si/source/3cd6d1d0-9c29-4750-8bc9-f2afefb52505) - **Published:** 2026-07-14 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/3f903a4c-4498-4c11-b097-f1b4517326e2 ## Introduction to Pips Pips, launched by The New York Times in August 2025, is a new single-player puzzle game with a domino theme. Unlike traditional dominoes, it features color-coded areas with special rules. While the game currently only reveals full solutions, we've prepared detailed walkthroughs to help you progress through each difficulty level. ## How to play In Pips, tiles are placed vertically or horizontally like dominoes but matching numbers aren't required. You need to satisfy conditions in colored areas. For example, if a single number is given, the sum of all pips in that area must equal that number. Half-tiles can be in colored areas, adding complexity to the puzzle mechanics. ## Basic rules Key rule types in Pips: Number (sum of all pips must equal given number), Equal (all halves must show same number), Not Equal (all halves must show different numbers), Less Than (sum must be below given number), Greater Than (sum must exceed given number). Uncolored areas have no special rules. ## Easy level solutions July 14 easy solutions: Greater (4) - 6-2 horizontal, Number (2) - 6-2 horizontal + 0-0 horizontal, Equal (4) - 4-4 horizontal + 4-0 horizontal, Number (4) - 4-0 horizontal + 2-2 vertical. These combinations satisfy all colored area conditions. ## Medium & hard level tips Medium level solutions include 5-4 horizontal (Greater 4), 4-2 vertical (Greater 3), 0-5 vertical (Greater 4). Hard level requires combinations like 6-0 horizontal + 3-2 vertical (Number 9), 1-6 horizontal (Greater 3), 6-5 vertical + 2-6 horizontal (Number 8) to solve the most challenging puzzles. ## Why it matters Following Wordle's success, NYT's Pips enhances strategic thinking and logical reasoning skills. It provides mental exercise while offering entertainment. This guide serves as a valuable resource for players frustrated by the game's limited hint system, helping them enjoy Pips to its fullest potential. ## Sources covering this story - https://mashable.com/entertainment/pips-nyt-games-hints-answers-easy-medium-hard-july-14-2026 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._