NYT Connections Hints for June 26, 2026 — Puzzle #1111
Sixteen words, four hidden categories. Hints reveal structure, then the grouping.
Hints and answers for NYT Connections #1111 on June 26, 2026: how many groups there are, a masked theme for each group, then the four categories one at a time, then all sixteen words — the full solution stays hidden until you reveal it.
1. The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
2. The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:
C _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ I _ _ _V _ _ _ _ _ _ A _ _ _ _ _ _ O _ W _ _ _A _ _ _ _ O _ L _ _ G _ _ _ _ _C _ _ _ _ _ P _ _ _ A L _ _ _ _ _
3. Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1
CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM
Show theme 2
VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD
Show theme 3
AREAS OF LOW GROUND
Show theme 4
COLORS PLUS A LETTER
NYT Connections answer for June 26, 2026 — puzzle #1111
CRUNCHY SNACK ITEM
CHIP, NUT, CRACKER, PRETZEL
VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOOD
BOARD, SPLINTER, TREE, LOG
AREAS OF LOW GROUND
DALE, HOLLOW, GORGE, DELL
COLORS PLUS A LETTER
TANG, PINKY, REDO, BRONZER
Frequently asked questions
The shape of the puzzle
There are 4 categories of 4 words each (16 words total).
The four themes, masked
Each theme below keeps its word shapes and the first letter of every word:C _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ I _ _ _V _ _ _ _ _ _ A _ _ _ _ _ _ O _ W _ _ _A _ _ _ _ O _ L _ _ G _ _ _ _ _C _ _ _ _ _ P _ _ _ A L _ _ _ _ _
Reveal a theme, one at a time
Show theme 1CRUNCHY SNACK ITEMShow theme 2VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF WOODShow theme 3AREAS OF LOW GROUNDShow theme 4COLORS PLUS A LETTER
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