Connections Hints: Jun 23, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jun 23, 2026 (2026-06-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1194

Puzzle #1194 · 2026-06-23

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 #1194 for 2026-06-23, 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: DANCE STYLES, IN A MONOPOLY BOX, CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE 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.

  • DANCE STYLES
  • IN A MONOPOLY BOX
  • CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE
  • THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS

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.

DANCE STYLES

FOXTROT
MODERN
SWING
TAP

IN A MONOPOLY BOX

DEED
HOTEL
MONEY
TOKEN

CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE

FEATURED
POPULAR
RECENT
TRENDING

THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS

EARTH
EMPEROR
FIREPLACE
YANKEES

Reveal full answer

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

DANCE STYLES

FOXTROT
MODERN
SWING
TAP

IN A MONOPOLY BOX

DEED
HOTEL
MONEY
TOKEN

CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE

FEATURED
POPULAR
RECENT
TRENDING

THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS

EARTH
EMPEROR
FIREPLACE
YANKEES

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