Connections Hints: Jun 13, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jun 13, 2026 (2026-06-13). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1178

Puzzle #1178 · 2026-06-13

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1178 for 2026-06-13, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE, ENDURING SONG, USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE
ENDURING SONG
USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS
WORDS BEFORE "STORY" IN MOVIE TITLES

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE

SAUCER

SPOON

TEACUP

TONGS

ENDURING SONG

CLASSIC

HIT

OLDIE

STANDARD

USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS

MAKEUP

MINIATURE

PROSTHETIC

PUPPET

WORDS BEFORE "STORY" IN MOVIE TITLES

CHRISTMAS

NEVERENDING

TOY

WEST SIDE

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.