Connections Hints: Jun 18, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jun 18, 2026 (2026-06-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1189

Puzzle #1189 · 2026-06-18

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 #1189 for 2026-06-18, 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: FITNESS CLASS TYPES, DEMEANOR, PEACE ACTIVISTS 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.

FITNESS CLASS TYPES
DEMEANOR
PEACE ACTIVISTS
TOOLS MINUS LAST TWO LETTERS

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.

FITNESS CLASS TYPES

AEROBICS

BARRE

BOOTCAMP

PILATES

DEMEANOR

ATTITUDE

BEARING

CARRIAGE

PRESENCE

PEACE ACTIVISTS

GANDHI

KING

MANDELA

TUTU

TOOLS MINUS LAST TWO LETTERS

HAMM

JIGS

PLIE

WREN

Reveal full answer

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