The New York Times Games team has captivated puzzle enthusiasts with their latest brain teaser, NYT Connections. On June 26, players were again invited to engage in this stimulating exercise, testing their ability to find connections between seemingly unrelated words.
If you’re stumped and need a nudge in the right direction, this hint guide is designed to help you navigate the puzzle.
Also read: How to play NYT Connections? Tips and Tricks
Today’s work
The puzzle presents a 4×4 grid of words. Players must categorise these 16 words into four groups of four words each, based on shared themes or connections. The connections can be based on anything: synonyms, related concepts, common phrases, or even more abstract relationships.
- PERSONAL
- PORT
- MAJOR
- OUTLET
- PRIVATE
- DEMAND
- POP-UP
- MARKET
- AUDIENCE
- WANT
- CAPTAIN
- JACK
- GENERAL
- APPETITE
- SOCKET
- ATTACK
Also read: NYT Connections Hint: June 25
Connections hint for today (June 26th, 2024)
To give you a head start on the June 26 puzzle, we’ve prepared some hints to guide you through the connections without giving away the answers directly. Here are some clues to help you think in the right direction:
- Yellow group: If you see words that suggest rank or hierarchy, you’re on the right track for this category.
- Green group: Imagine electrical cords and where you connect them. This category deals with spots for plugging things in.
- Blue group: Consider what businesses want to spark in consumers. This category focuses on collective desires people have when buying products.
- Purple group: This category is all about a specific type of advertisement, indicated by the blank followed by ‘Ad.’
SPOILER ALERT!
Connections categories for today (June 26th, 2024)
Without giving away the full solution, here are the revealed categories for the June 26 puzzle:
- Yellow category: ARMY RANKS
- Green category: PLACE TO PLUG SOMETHING IN
- Blue category: CONSUMER DESIRE, COLLECTIVELY
- Purple category: ___ AD
SPOILER ALERT!
NYT Connections answers for June 26th
If these hints aren’t enough to crack the code, you can find the full answers below:
- Yellow group: CAPTAIN, GENERAL, MAJOR, PRIVATE
- Green group: JACK, OUTLET, PORT, SOCKET
- Blue group: APPETITE, AUDIENCE, DEMAND, MARKET
- Purple group: ATTACK, PERSONAL, POP-UP, WANT
The NYT Connections puzzle for June 26 is a delightful blend of the familiar and the challenging. By employing strategic thinking and making use of these hints, you should find yourself well-equipped to uncover the hidden connections.
Also read: NYT Connections Hint: June 24
