Connections Hints: Jun 26, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jun 26, 2026 (2026-06-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1195

Puzzle #1195 · 2026-06-26

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 #1195 for 2026-06-26, 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: CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM, VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD, AREAS OF LOW GROUND 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.

  • CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM
  • VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD
  • AREAS OF LOW GROUND
  • COLORS PLUS A LETTER

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.

CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM

CHIP
CRACKER
NUT
PRETZEL

VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD

BOARD
LOG
SPLINTER
TREE

AREAS OF LOW GROUND

DALE
DELL
GORGE
HOLLOW

COLORS PLUS A LETTER

BRONZER
PINKY
REDO
TANG

Reveal full answer

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

CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM

CHIP
CRACKER
NUT
PRETZEL

VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD

BOARD
LOG
SPLINTER
TREE

AREAS OF LOW GROUND

DALE
DELL
GORGE
HOLLOW

COLORS PLUS A LETTER

BRONZER
PINKY
REDO
TANG

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