NYT Connections Hints and Answers — Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Puzzle #1098)
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🧩 NYT Connections Answers Today — June 13, 2026 (Puzzle #1098)
Here are the complete answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle, Saturday, June 13, 2026:
- 🟨 Yellow – Seen at a tea service: SAUCER, SPOON, TEACUP, TONGS
- 🟩 Green – Enduring song: CLASSIC, HIT, OLDIE, STANDARD
- 🟦 Blue – Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat": COPY EDITOR, ECHO PARK, MIRROR SELFIE, QUOTE UNQUOTE
- 🟪 Purple – Starting with Parts of a River: BANK TELLER, BED HEAD, DELTA AIRLINES, MOUTH GUARD
Want to try solving it yourself first? Scroll down for progressive spoiler-free hints before seeing the full breakdown.
Welcome to today's NYT Connections hints and answers guide for Saturday, June 13, 2026. If you're stuck on Puzzle #1098, you're in the right place. We'll start with spoiler-free progressive hints so you can try to figure it out on your own, then reveal the full Connections answers for today with a detailed explanation of each group.
📌 Key Takeaways — Puzzle #1098
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Puzzle Number: #1098
- Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (Medium)
- Trickiest Category: Purple — Starting with Parts of a River
- Easiest Category: Yellow — Seen at a tea service
📖 In This Guide
- Tap-to-Reveal Word Hints (Interactive Grid)
- Spoiler-Free Category Hints
- Progressive Category Reveal
- Traps & Misdirects
- One-Word Hints for Each Group
- Two-Away Hints (Almost There)
- Full Answers & Solution Revealed
- Per-Word Explanations & Definitions
- Difficulty Analysis & Strategy Tips
- How to Play NYT Connections
- FAQ
🔮 Connections Hint for Each Word Today — June 13, 2026
Tap any word to see its Connections hint — what it means in today's puzzle, no spoilers. Uncover all 16 to fill the progress bar.
HIT Connections Hint Today
HIT belongs to the Green group ("Enduring song"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Enduring song".
Definition: HIT is one of the four words in the "Enduring song" category. While HIT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Enduring song".
MIRROR SELFIE Connections Hint Today
MIRROR SELFIE belongs to the Blue group ("Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat""). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
Definition: MIRROR SELFIE is one of the four words in the "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" category. While MIRROR SELFIE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
SPOON Connections Hint Today
SPOON belongs to the Yellow group ("Seen at a tea service"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Seen at a tea service".
Definition: SPOON is one of the four words in the "Seen at a tea service" category. While SPOON has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Seen at a tea service".
STANDARD Connections Hint Today
STANDARD belongs to the Green group ("Enduring song"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Enduring song".
Definition: STANDARD is one of the four words in the "Enduring song" category. While STANDARD has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Enduring song".
ECHO PARK Connections Hint Today
ECHO PARK belongs to the Blue group ("Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat""). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
Definition: ECHO PARK is one of the four words in the "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" category. While ECHO PARK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
OLDIE Connections Hint Today
OLDIE belongs to the Green group ("Enduring song"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Enduring song".
Definition: OLDIE is one of the four words in the "Enduring song" category. While OLDIE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Enduring song".
TONGS Connections Hint Today
TONGS belongs to the Yellow group ("Seen at a tea service"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Seen at a tea service".
Definition: TONGS is one of the four words in the "Seen at a tea service" category. While TONGS has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Seen at a tea service".
DELTA AIRLINES Connections Hint Today
DELTA AIRLINES belongs to the Purple group ("Starting with Parts of a River"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Starting with Parts of a River".
Definition: DELTA AIRLINES is one of the four words in the "Starting with Parts of a River" category. While DELTA AIRLINES has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River".
SAUCER Connections Hint Today
SAUCER belongs to the Yellow group ("Seen at a tea service"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Seen at a tea service".
Definition: SAUCER is one of the four words in the "Seen at a tea service" category. While SAUCER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Seen at a tea service".
BANK TELLER Connections Hint Today
BANK TELLER belongs to the Purple group ("Starting with Parts of a River"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Starting with Parts of a River".
Definition: BANK TELLER is one of the four words in the "Starting with Parts of a River" category. While BANK TELLER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River".
BED HEAD Connections Hint Today
BED HEAD belongs to the Purple group ("Starting with Parts of a River"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Starting with Parts of a River".
Definition: BED HEAD is one of the four words in the "Starting with Parts of a River" category. While BED HEAD has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River".
COPY EDITOR Connections Hint Today
COPY EDITOR belongs to the Blue group ("Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat""). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
Definition: COPY EDITOR is one of the four words in the "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" category. While COPY EDITOR has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
TEACUP Connections Hint Today
TEACUP belongs to the Yellow group ("Seen at a tea service"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Seen at a tea service".
Definition: TEACUP is one of the four words in the "Seen at a tea service" category. While TEACUP has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Seen at a tea service".
CLASSIC Connections Hint Today
CLASSIC belongs to the Green group ("Enduring song"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Enduring song".
Definition: CLASSIC is one of the four words in the "Enduring song" category. While CLASSIC has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Enduring song".
QUOTE UNQUOTE Connections Hint Today
QUOTE UNQUOTE belongs to the Blue group ("Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat""). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
Definition: QUOTE UNQUOTE is one of the four words in the "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" category. While QUOTE UNQUOTE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
MOUTH GUARD Connections Hint Today
MOUTH GUARD belongs to the Purple group ("Starting with Parts of a River"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Starting with Parts of a River".
Definition: MOUTH GUARD is one of the four words in the "Starting with Parts of a River" category. While MOUTH GUARD has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River".
HIT belongs to the Green group ("Enduring song"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Enduring song".
💡 Spoiler-Free Hints — NYT Connections June 13, 2026
Not ready for the full answer? Try these progressive hints for today's Connections puzzle. We start vague and get more specific.
🟨 Yellow Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is the easiest category. Think about what connects the concept of "Seen at a tea service" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🟩 Green Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is a medium-difficulty category. Think about what connects the concept of "Enduring song" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🟦 Blue Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is a tricky category. Think about what connects the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🟪 Purple Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is the hardest category. Think about what connects the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🔓 Reveal Answers Progressively
Reveal each group step-by-step. Click "See Hint", then "See Group Name", then individual words.
Yellow Connections Hint Today
This is the easiest category. Think about what connects the concept of "Seen at a tea service" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
Green Connections Hint Today
This is a medium-difficulty category. Think about what connects the concept of "Enduring song" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
Blue Connections Hint Today
This is a tricky category. Think about what connects the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
Purple Connections Hint Today
This is the hardest category. Think about what connects the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
⚠️ Traps & Misdirects in Today's Connections
Today's puzzle includes words intentionally placed to misdirect you. These trap hints reveal which words are designed to mislead, so you don't burn your 4 allowed mistakes on deliberate decoys.
Words like SAUCER and CLASSIC might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. SAUCER is part of "Seen at a tea service" while CLASSIC belongs to "Enduring song". Don't group them together.
Words like SAUCER and COPY EDITOR might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. SAUCER is part of "Seen at a tea service" while COPY EDITOR belongs to "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"". Don't group them together.
Words like SAUCER and BANK TELLER might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. SAUCER is part of "Seen at a tea service" while BANK TELLER belongs to "Starting with Parts of a River". Don't group them together.
🔑 One-Word Hints for Each Group
Still need a nudge? Here's one word that describes each group's theme:
🟨 Yellow
SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE
🟩 Green
ENDURING SONG
🟦 Blue
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "REPEAT"
🟪 Purple
STARTING WITH PARTS OF A RIVER
🔥 Two-Away Hints — Almost the Full Answer
Last chance before the full reveal. Here are two members of each group:
| Group | Two Revealed Words | Can You Find the Other Two? |
|---|---|---|
| 🟨 Yellow | SAUCER, SPOON | What other words fit the "Seen at a tea service" theme? |
| 🟩 Green | CLASSIC, HIT | What other words fit the "Enduring song" theme? |
| 🟦 Blue | COPY EDITOR, ECHO PARK | What other words fit the "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" theme? |
| 🟪 Purple | BANK TELLER, BED HEAD | What other words fit the "Starting with Parts of a River" theme? |
✅ Full Answers — NYT Connections Today, June 13, 2026 (Puzzle #1098)
Here are the complete NYT Connections answers for today, Saturday, June 13, 2026. Puzzle #1098 is fully solved below.
🟨 Yellow — Seen at a tea service
🟩 Green — Enduring song
🟦 Blue — Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"
🟪 Purple — Starting with Parts of a River
🔍 Per-Word Explanations — Every Answer Defined
Let's dive deep into every word in today's Connections Puzzle #1098 — what each word means, why it belongs to its group, and how the puzzle uses it.
🟨 Yellow (Easiest) — Seen at a tea service
The easiest category is "Seen at a tea service". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
SAUCER
SAUCER is one of the four words in the "Seen at a tea service" category. While SAUCER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Seen at a tea service".
SPOON
SPOON is one of the four words in the "Seen at a tea service" category. While SPOON has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Seen at a tea service".
TEACUP
TEACUP is one of the four words in the "Seen at a tea service" category. While TEACUP has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Seen at a tea service".
TONGS
TONGS is one of the four words in the "Seen at a tea service" category. While TONGS has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Seen at a tea service".
🟩 Green (Medium) — Enduring song
The medium category is "Enduring song". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
CLASSIC
CLASSIC is one of the four words in the "Enduring song" category. While CLASSIC has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Enduring song".
HIT
HIT is one of the four words in the "Enduring song" category. While HIT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Enduring song".
OLDIE
OLDIE is one of the four words in the "Enduring song" category. While OLDIE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Enduring song".
STANDARD
STANDARD is one of the four words in the "Enduring song" category. While STANDARD has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Enduring song".
🟦 Blue (Hard) — Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"
The hard category is "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
COPY EDITOR
COPY EDITOR is one of the four words in the "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" category. While COPY EDITOR has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
ECHO PARK
ECHO PARK is one of the four words in the "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" category. While ECHO PARK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
MIRROR SELFIE
MIRROR SELFIE is one of the four words in the "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" category. While MIRROR SELFIE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
QUOTE UNQUOTE
QUOTE UNQUOTE is one of the four words in the "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"" category. While QUOTE UNQUOTE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"".
🟪 Purple (Hardest) — Starting with Parts of a River
The hardest category is "Starting with Parts of a River". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
BANK TELLER
BANK TELLER is one of the four words in the "Starting with Parts of a River" category. While BANK TELLER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River".
BED HEAD
BED HEAD is one of the four words in the "Starting with Parts of a River" category. While BED HEAD has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River".
DELTA AIRLINES
DELTA AIRLINES is one of the four words in the "Starting with Parts of a River" category. While DELTA AIRLINES has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River".
MOUTH GUARD
MOUTH GUARD is one of the four words in the "Starting with Parts of a River" category. While MOUTH GUARD has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Starting with Parts of a River".
📊 Difficulty Analysis & Strategy Tips
| Group | Difficulty | Solve Order |
|---|---|---|
| 🟨 Yellow — Seen at a tea service | ⭐ Easy | Solve FIRST — the easiest category |
| 🟩 Green — Enduring song | ⭐⭐ Medium | Solve SECOND |
| 🟦 Blue — Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat" | ⭐⭐⭐ Hard | Solve THIRD |
| 🟪 Purple — Starting with Parts of a River | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard | Solve LAST or by elimination |
🎮 How to Play NYT Connections
New to the game? Here's a quick guide:
1️⃣
Study the 16 Words
Find four groups of four related words in the 4×4 grid.
2️⃣
Select & Submit
Tap four words you think belong together and hit "Submit."
3️⃣
4 Mistakes Max
Wrong guesses cost a life. After 4 mistakes, the game ends.
4️⃣
Solve All Four
Yellow = easiest, Purple = hardest. Solve all four to win!
🗞️ What Is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle game created by Wyna Liu and published by The New York Times. Launched in mid-2023, it has become one of the most popular word games online alongside Wordle. Each puzzle presents 16 words that must be organized into four groups of four sharing a common theme.
- 🟨 Yellow — Easiest (straightforward connections)
- 🟩 Green — Medium difficulty
- 🟦 Blue — Hard (tricky connections or wordplay)
- 🟪 Purple — Hardest (often abstract, suffix/prefix patterns, or obscure links)
📅 Yesterday's Answers — Puzzle #1144
- 🟨 FASTENERS: NAIL, RIVET, SCREW, STAPLE
- 🟩 NONDESCRIPT: BASIC, MID, PLAIN, VANILLA
- 🟦 UNITS OF WISDOM: GEM, NUGGET, PEARL, WORD
- 🟪 ____BOARDS IN A CLASSROOM: BLACK, CHALK, CORK, WHITE
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Connections June 13, 2026
The answers for NYT Connections Puzzle #1098 (June 13, 2026) are: 🟨 Yellow (Seen at a tea service): SAUCER, SPOON, TEACUP, TONGS | 🟩 Green (Enduring song): CLASSIC, HIT, OLDIE, STANDARD | 🟦 Blue (Starting with Synonyms for "Repeat"): COPY EDITOR, ECHO PARK, MIRROR SELFIE, QUOTE UNQUOTE | 🟪 Purple (Starting with Parts of a River): BANK TELLER, BED HEAD, DELTA AIRLINES, MOUTH GUARD.
The yellow category in today's Connections (June 13, 2026) is "Seen at a tea service" and the four answers are SAUCER, SPOON, TEACUP, TONGS.
The purple category in today's Connections (June 13, 2026) is "Starting with Parts of a River" and the answers are BANK TELLER, BED HEAD, DELTA AIRLINES, MOUTH GUARD.
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You are allowed up to 4 mistakes. After 4 incorrect guesses, the game ends and all remaining answers are revealed. Start with Yellow (easiest) to minimize errors.
The colors indicate difficulty: 🟨 Yellow is the easiest, 🟩 Green is moderate, 🟦 Blue is tricky, and 🟪 Purple is the hardest (often involving wordplay or abstract connections).
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As of June 13, 2026, there have been 1,098 NYT Connections puzzles since the game launched on June 12, 2023.
🏆 That's Today's NYT Connections Solved — Puzzle #1098
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