NYT Connections Hints and Answers — Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (Puzzle #1108)
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🧩 NYT Connections Answers Today — June 23, 2026 (Puzzle #1108)
Here are the complete answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle, Tuesday, June 23, 2026:
- 🟨 Yellow – DANCE STYLES: FOXTROT, MODERN, TAP, SWING
- 🟩 Green – IN A MONOPOLY BOX: DEED, HOTEL, MONEY, TOKEN
- 🟦 Blue – CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE: FEATURED, POPULAR, RECENT, TRENDING
- 🟪 Purple – THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS: EARTH, FIREPLACE, EMPEROR, YANKEES
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 Tuesday, June 23, 2026. If you're stuck on Puzzle #1108, 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 #1108
- Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Puzzle Number: #1108
- Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (Medium)
- Trickiest Category: Purple — THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS
- Easiest Category: Yellow — DANCE STYLES
- Red Herring Warning: HOTEL and TRENDING might tempt you to look for a travel or social media category. Additionally, SWING can double as a golf term or playground equipment before finding its perfect rhythm with the dance styles.
📖 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 23, 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.
TRENDING Connections Hint Today
TRENDING belongs to the Blue group ("CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
Definition: TRENDING is one of the four words in the "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE" category. While TRENDING has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
EARTH Connections Hint Today
EARTH belongs to the Purple group ("THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
Definition: EARTH is one of the four words in the "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" category. While EARTH has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
SWING Connections Hint Today
SWING belongs to the Yellow group ("DANCE STYLES"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "DANCE STYLES".
Definition: SWING is one of the four words in the "DANCE STYLES" category. While SWING has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "DANCE STYLES".
MODERN Connections Hint Today
MODERN belongs to the Yellow group ("DANCE STYLES"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "DANCE STYLES".
Definition: MODERN is one of the four words in the "DANCE STYLES" category. While MODERN has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "DANCE STYLES".
FOXTROT Connections Hint Today
FOXTROT belongs to the Yellow group ("DANCE STYLES"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "DANCE STYLES".
Definition: FOXTROT is one of the four words in the "DANCE STYLES" category. While FOXTROT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "DANCE STYLES".
RECENT Connections Hint Today
RECENT belongs to the Blue group ("CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
Definition: RECENT is one of the four words in the "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE" category. While RECENT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
EMPEROR Connections Hint Today
EMPEROR belongs to the Purple group ("THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
Definition: EMPEROR is one of the four words in the "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" category. While EMPEROR has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
TAP Connections Hint Today
TAP belongs to the Yellow group ("DANCE STYLES"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "DANCE STYLES".
Definition: TAP is one of the four words in the "DANCE STYLES" category. While TAP has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "DANCE STYLES".
DEED Connections Hint Today
DEED belongs to the Green group ("IN A MONOPOLY BOX"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
Definition: DEED is one of the four words in the "IN A MONOPOLY BOX" category. While DEED has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
POPULAR Connections Hint Today
POPULAR belongs to the Blue group ("CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
Definition: POPULAR is one of the four words in the "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE" category. While POPULAR has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
TOKEN Connections Hint Today
TOKEN belongs to the Green group ("IN A MONOPOLY BOX"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
Definition: TOKEN is one of the four words in the "IN A MONOPOLY BOX" category. While TOKEN has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
FEATURED Connections Hint Today
FEATURED belongs to the Blue group ("CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
Definition: FEATURED is one of the four words in the "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE" category. While FEATURED has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
HOTEL Connections Hint Today
HOTEL belongs to the Green group ("IN A MONOPOLY BOX"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
Definition: HOTEL is one of the four words in the "IN A MONOPOLY BOX" category. While HOTEL has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
YANKEES Connections Hint Today
YANKEES belongs to the Purple group ("THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
Definition: YANKEES is one of the four words in the "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" category. While YANKEES has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
MONEY Connections Hint Today
MONEY belongs to the Green group ("IN A MONOPOLY BOX"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
Definition: MONEY is one of the four words in the "IN A MONOPOLY BOX" category. While MONEY has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
FIREPLACE Connections Hint Today
FIREPLACE belongs to the Purple group ("THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
Definition: FIREPLACE is one of the four words in the "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" category. While FIREPLACE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
TRENDING belongs to the Blue group ("CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
⚠️ Red Herring Alert: HOTEL and TRENDING might tempt you to look for a travel or social media category. Additionally, SWING can double as a golf term or playground equipment before finding its perfect rhythm with the dance styles.
💡 Spoiler-Free Hints — NYT Connections June 23, 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: Creative forms of rhythmic physical movement and performance set to music.
🟩 Green Group Hint
Theme Hint: Physical components, paper printouts, and game pieces you'll find when unboxing a legendary real estate board game.
🟦 Blue Group Hint
Theme Hint: Common layout filter tabs or sorting algorithms used on websites and streaming platforms to view specific articles or videos.
🟪 Purple Group Hint
Theme Hint: Every single one of these nouns possesses a specific type of protective cover, structural shelf, or legendary figure named "Mantle/Mantel" (e.g., Mickey Mantle, an Emperor's ceremonial cloak).
🔓 Reveal Answers Progressively
Reveal each group step-by-step. Click "See Hint", then "See Group Name", then individual words.
Yellow Connections Hint Today
Creative forms of rhythmic physical movement and performance set to music.
Green Connections Hint Today
Physical components, paper printouts, and game pieces you'll find when unboxing a legendary real estate board game.
Blue Connections Hint Today
Common layout filter tabs or sorting algorithms used on websites and streaming platforms to view specific articles or videos.
Purple Connections Hint Today
Every single one of these nouns possesses a specific type of protective cover, structural shelf, or legendary figure named "Mantle/Mantel" (e.g., Mickey Mantle, an Emperor's ceremonial cloak).
⚠️ 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.
HOTEL and TRENDING might tempt you to look for a travel or social media category. Additionally, SWING can double as a golf term or playground equipment before finding its perfect rhythm with the dance styles.
Words like FOXTROT and DEED might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. FOXTROT is part of "DANCE STYLES" while DEED belongs to "IN A MONOPOLY BOX". Don't group them together.
Words like FOXTROT and FEATURED might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. FOXTROT is part of "DANCE STYLES" while FEATURED belongs to "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE". Don't group them together.
Words like FOXTROT and EARTH might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. FOXTROT is part of "DANCE STYLES" while EARTH belongs to "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS". 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
DANCE STYLES
🟩 Green
IN A MONOPOLY BOX
🟦 Blue
CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE
🟪 Purple
THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS
🔥 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 | FOXTROT, MODERN | What other words fit the "DANCE STYLES" theme? |
| 🟩 Green | DEED, HOTEL | What other words fit the "IN A MONOPOLY BOX" theme? |
| 🟦 Blue | FEATURED, POPULAR | What other words fit the "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE" theme? |
| 🟪 Purple | EARTH, FIREPLACE | What other words fit the "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" theme? |
✅ Full Answers — NYT Connections Today, June 23, 2026 (Puzzle #1108)
Here are the complete NYT Connections answers for today, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Puzzle #1108 is fully solved below.
🟨 Yellow — DANCE STYLES
🟩 Green — IN A MONOPOLY BOX
🟦 Blue — CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE
🟪 Purple — THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS
🔍 Per-Word Explanations — Every Answer Defined
Let's dive deep into every word in today's Connections Puzzle #1108 — what each word means, why it belongs to its group, and how the puzzle uses it.
🟨 Yellow (Easiest) — DANCE STYLES
The easiest category is "DANCE STYLES". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
FOXTROT
FOXTROT is one of the four words in the "DANCE STYLES" category. While FOXTROT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "DANCE STYLES".
MODERN
MODERN is one of the four words in the "DANCE STYLES" category. While MODERN has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "DANCE STYLES".
TAP
TAP is one of the four words in the "DANCE STYLES" category. While TAP has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "DANCE STYLES".
SWING
SWING is one of the four words in the "DANCE STYLES" category. While SWING has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "DANCE STYLES".
🟩 Green (Medium) — IN A MONOPOLY BOX
The medium category is "IN A MONOPOLY BOX". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
DEED
DEED is one of the four words in the "IN A MONOPOLY BOX" category. While DEED has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
HOTEL
HOTEL is one of the four words in the "IN A MONOPOLY BOX" category. While HOTEL has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
MONEY
MONEY is one of the four words in the "IN A MONOPOLY BOX" category. While MONEY has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
TOKEN
TOKEN is one of the four words in the "IN A MONOPOLY BOX" category. While TOKEN has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "IN A MONOPOLY BOX".
🟦 Blue (Hard) — CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE
The hard category is "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
FEATURED
FEATURED is one of the four words in the "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE" category. While FEATURED has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
POPULAR
POPULAR is one of the four words in the "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE" category. While POPULAR has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
RECENT
RECENT is one of the four words in the "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE" category. While RECENT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
TRENDING
TRENDING is one of the four words in the "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE" category. While TRENDING has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE".
🟪 Purple (Hardest) — THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS
The hardest category is "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
EARTH
EARTH is one of the four words in the "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" category. While EARTH has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
FIREPLACE
FIREPLACE is one of the four words in the "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" category. While FIREPLACE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
EMPEROR
EMPEROR is one of the four words in the "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" category. While EMPEROR has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
YANKEES
YANKEES is one of the four words in the "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" category. While YANKEES has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS".
📊 Difficulty Analysis & Strategy Tips
| Group | Difficulty | Solve Order |
|---|---|---|
| 🟨 Yellow — DANCE STYLES | ⭐ Easy | Solve FIRST — the easiest category |
| 🟩 Green — IN A MONOPOLY BOX | ⭐⭐ Medium | Solve SECOND |
| 🟦 Blue — CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE | ⭐⭐⭐ Hard | Solve THIRD |
| 🟪 Purple — THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard | Solve LAST or by elimination |
🎯 Pro Strategy for Puzzle #1108
Clear out the online sorting options and the dance styles first, as they are highly specific vocabulary sets. Once those are out of the way, separating the board game pieces from the clever wordplay in the Purple group will secure a perfect solve.
🎮 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 23, 2026
The answers for NYT Connections Puzzle #1108 (June 23, 2026) are: 🟨 Yellow (DANCE STYLES): FOXTROT, MODERN, TAP, SWING | 🟩 Green (IN A MONOPOLY BOX): DEED, HOTEL, MONEY, TOKEN | 🟦 Blue (CONTENT SORTING OPTIONS ONLINE): FEATURED, POPULAR, RECENT, TRENDING | 🟪 Purple (THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS): EARTH, FIREPLACE, EMPEROR, YANKEES.
The yellow category in today's Connections (June 23, 2026) is "DANCE STYLES" and the four answers are FOXTROT, MODERN, TAP, SWING.
The purple category in today's Connections (June 23, 2026) is "THINGS WITH MANTLES/MANTELS" and the answers are EARTH, FIREPLACE, EMPEROR, YANKEES.
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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 23, 2026, there have been 1,108 NYT Connections puzzles since the game launched on June 12, 2023.
🏆 That's Today's NYT Connections Solved — Puzzle #1108
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