Connections Hints: Jun 21, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jun 21, 2026 (2026-06-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1186
Connections #1186 · 2026-06-21
Choose one group at a time
Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
PRECIPITATION
Reveal one tile
DRIZZLE
Reveal all four tiles
PRECIPITATION
- DRIZZLE
- RAIN
- SHOWERS
- SPRINKLES
Group 2
Reveal category
BOWLS OVER
Reveal one tile
FLOORS
Reveal all four tiles
BOWLS OVER
- FLOORS
- ROCKS
- STUNS
- SURPRISES
Group 3
Reveal category
NBC SITCOMS
Reveal one tile
COMMUNITY
Reveal all four tiles
NBC SITCOMS
- COMMUNITY
- FRIENDS
- SCRUBS
- WINGS
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH KINDS OF INSULTS
Reveal one tile
BARBADOS
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH KINDS OF INSULTS
- BARBADOS
- DIGGITY
- DISSECT
- SLAPDASH
Reveal full answer
PRECIPITATION
- DRIZZLE
- RAIN
- SHOWERS
- SPRINKLES
BOWLS OVER
- FLOORS
- ROCKS
- STUNS
- SURPRISES
NBC SITCOMS
- COMMUNITY
- FRIENDS
- SCRUBS
- WINGS
STARTING WITH KINDS OF INSULTS
- BARBADOS
- DIGGITY
- DISSECT
- SLAPDASH
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