Connections Hints: Jun 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jun 12, 2026 (2026-06-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1182
Connections #1182 · 2026-06-12
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Group 1
Reveal category
STARTING WITH INCANTATIONS
Reveal one tile
CHARM BRACELET
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH INCANTATIONS
- CHARM BRACELET
- CURSE WORD
- HEX KEY
- SPELL CHECKER
Group 2
Reveal category
STARTING WITH ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
Reveal one tile
MURDER MYSTERY
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
- MURDER MYSTERY
- PACK RAT
- PRIDE ROCK
- SCHOOL DAYS
Group 3
Reveal category
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "REPEAT"
Reveal one tile
COPY EDITOR
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "REPEAT"
- COPY EDITOR
- ECHO PARK
- MIRROR SELFIE
- QUOTE UNQUOTE
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH PARTS OF A RIVER
Reveal one tile
BANK TELLER
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH PARTS OF A RIVER
- BANK TELLER
- BED HEAD
- DELTA AIRLINES
- MOUTH GUARD
Reveal full answer
STARTING WITH INCANTATIONS
- CHARM BRACELET
- CURSE WORD
- HEX KEY
- SPELL CHECKER
STARTING WITH ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
- MURDER MYSTERY
- PACK RAT
- PRIDE ROCK
- SCHOOL DAYS
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "REPEAT"
- COPY EDITOR
- ECHO PARK
- MIRROR SELFIE
- QUOTE UNQUOTE
STARTING WITH PARTS OF A RIVER
- BANK TELLER
- BED HEAD
- DELTA AIRLINES
- MOUTH GUARD
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