Connections Hints: Jun 27, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jun 27, 2026 (2026-06-27). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1198

Puzzle #1198 · 2026-06-27

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 #1198 for 2026-06-27, 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: MONOPOLY SQUARES, COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW, COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS 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.

  • MONOPOLY SQUARES
  • COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW
  • COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS
  • ENDING IN HORSE GAITS

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.

MONOPOLY SQUARES

BOARDWALK
INCOME TAX
SHORT LINE
WATER WORKS

COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW

CATWALK
COLLECTION
DESIGNER
MODEL

COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS

BARBER POLE
BILLIARD BALL
CREDIT CARD
CROSSWALK

ENDING IN HORSE GAITS

DECANTER
ENVELOPE
FIREWALK
FOXTROT

Reveal full answer

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

MONOPOLY SQUARES

BOARDWALK
INCOME TAX
SHORT LINE
WATER WORKS

COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW

CATWALK
COLLECTION
DESIGNER
MODEL

COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS

BARBER POLE
BILLIARD BALL
CREDIT CARD
CROSSWALK

ENDING IN HORSE GAITS

DECANTER
ENVELOPE
FIREWALK
FOXTROT

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