Connections Hints: Jun 14, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jun 14, 2026 (2026-06-14). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1175

Puzzle #1175 · 2026-06-14

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 #1175 for 2026-06-14, 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: CLASSIC SLAPSTICK PROPS, THINGS THAT SPIN, FEATURED IN "ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND" 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.

  • CLASSIC SLAPSTICK PROPS
  • THINGS THAT SPIN
  • FEATURED IN "ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND"
  • WHAT "MA" MIGHT REFER TO

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.

CLASSIC SLAPSTICK PROPS

BANANA PEEL
CREAM PIE
RUBBER CHICKEN
SELTZER BOTTLE

THINGS THAT SPIN

GLOBE
GRINDSTONE
GYROSCOPE
ROULETTE WHEEL

FEATURED IN "ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND"

CATERPILLAR
POCKET WATCH
RABBIT HOLE
TEA PARTY

WHAT "MA" MIGHT REFER TO

MASSACHUSETTS
MASTER OF ARTS
MILLIAMPERE
MOTHER

Reveal full answer

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

CLASSIC SLAPSTICK PROPS

BANANA PEEL
CREAM PIE
RUBBER CHICKEN
SELTZER BOTTLE

THINGS THAT SPIN

GLOBE
GRINDSTONE
GYROSCOPE
ROULETTE WHEEL

FEATURED IN "ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND"

CATERPILLAR
POCKET WATCH
RABBIT HOLE
TEA PARTY

WHAT "MA" MIGHT REFER TO

MASSACHUSETTS
MASTER OF ARTS
MILLIAMPERE
MOTHER

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