NYT Connections Hints and Answers — Saturday, June 27, 2026 (Puzzle #1112)
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🧩 NYT Connections Answers Today — June 27, 2026 (Puzzle #1112)
Here are the complete answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle, Saturday, June 27, 2026:
- 🟨 Yellow – Monopoly Squares: BOARDWALK, INCOME TAX, SHORT LINE, WATER WORKS
- 🟩 Green – Components of a Fashion Show: CATWALK, COLLECTION, DESIGNER, MODEL
- 🟦 Blue – Commonly Striped Things: BARBER POLE, BILLIARD BALL, CREDIT CARD, CROSSWALK
- 🟪 Purple – Ending in Horse Gaits: DECANTER, ENVELOPE, FIREWALK, FOXTROT
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 27, 2026. If you're stuck on Puzzle #1112, 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 #1112
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Puzzle Number: #1112
- Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (Medium)
- Trickiest Category: Purple — Ending in Horse Gaits
- Easiest Category: Yellow — Monopoly Squares
- Red Herring Warning: Watch out for the "WALK" trap! CATWALK, CROSSWALK, and FIREWALK look like a perfect structural match. If you try to group them together, you'll get stuck. Instead, notice that CROSSWALK belongs with things that have stripes, CATWALK belongs with haute couture, and FIREWALK hides a specific horse gait ("TROT") at its end.
📖 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 27, 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.
CREDIT CARD Connections Hint Today
CREDIT CARD belongs to the Blue group ("Commonly Striped Things"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Commonly Striped Things".
Definition: CREDIT CARD is one of the four words in the "Commonly Striped Things" category. While CREDIT CARD has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Commonly Striped Things".
SHORT LINE Connections Hint Today
SHORT LINE belongs to the Yellow group ("Monopoly Squares"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Monopoly Squares".
Definition: SHORT LINE is one of the four words in the "Monopoly Squares" category. While SHORT LINE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Monopoly Squares".
CROSSWALK Connections Hint Today
CROSSWALK belongs to the Blue group ("Commonly Striped Things"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Commonly Striped Things".
Definition: CROSSWALK is one of the four words in the "Commonly Striped Things" category. While CROSSWALK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Commonly Striped Things".
COLLECTION Connections Hint Today
COLLECTION belongs to the Green group ("Components of a Fashion Show"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Components of a Fashion Show".
Definition: COLLECTION is one of the four words in the "Components of a Fashion Show" category. While COLLECTION has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Components of a Fashion Show".
CATWALK Connections Hint Today
CATWALK belongs to the Green group ("Components of a Fashion Show"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Components of a Fashion Show".
Definition: CATWALK is one of the four words in the "Components of a Fashion Show" category. While CATWALK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Components of a Fashion Show".
MODEL Connections Hint Today
MODEL belongs to the Green group ("Components of a Fashion Show"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Components of a Fashion Show".
Definition: MODEL is one of the four words in the "Components of a Fashion Show" category. While MODEL has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Components of a Fashion Show".
INCOME TAX Connections Hint Today
INCOME TAX belongs to the Yellow group ("Monopoly Squares"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Monopoly Squares".
Definition: INCOME TAX is one of the four words in the "Monopoly Squares" category. While INCOME TAX has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Monopoly Squares".
BARBER POLE Connections Hint Today
BARBER POLE belongs to the Blue group ("Commonly Striped Things"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Commonly Striped Things".
Definition: BARBER POLE is one of the four words in the "Commonly Striped Things" category. While BARBER POLE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Commonly Striped Things".
BILLIARD BALL Connections Hint Today
BILLIARD BALL belongs to the Blue group ("Commonly Striped Things"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Commonly Striped Things".
Definition: BILLIARD BALL is one of the four words in the "Commonly Striped Things" category. While BILLIARD BALL has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Commonly Striped Things".
FIREWALK Connections Hint Today
FIREWALK belongs to the Purple group ("Ending in Horse Gaits"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
Definition: FIREWALK is one of the four words in the "Ending in Horse Gaits" category. While FIREWALK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
BOARDWALK Connections Hint Today
BOARDWALK belongs to the Yellow group ("Monopoly Squares"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Monopoly Squares".
Definition: BOARDWALK is one of the four words in the "Monopoly Squares" category. While BOARDWALK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Monopoly Squares".
FOXTROT Connections Hint Today
FOXTROT belongs to the Purple group ("Ending in Horse Gaits"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
Definition: FOXTROT is one of the four words in the "Ending in Horse Gaits" category. While FOXTROT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
DESIGNER Connections Hint Today
DESIGNER belongs to the Green group ("Components of a Fashion Show"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Components of a Fashion Show".
Definition: DESIGNER is one of the four words in the "Components of a Fashion Show" category. While DESIGNER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Components of a Fashion Show".
ENVELOPE Connections Hint Today
ENVELOPE belongs to the Purple group ("Ending in Horse Gaits"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
Definition: ENVELOPE is one of the four words in the "Ending in Horse Gaits" category. While ENVELOPE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
DECANTER Connections Hint Today
DECANTER belongs to the Purple group ("Ending in Horse Gaits"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
Definition: DECANTER is one of the four words in the "Ending in Horse Gaits" category. While DECANTER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
WATER WORKS Connections Hint Today
WATER WORKS belongs to the Yellow group ("Monopoly Squares"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Monopoly Squares".
Definition: WATER WORKS is one of the four words in the "Monopoly Squares" category. While WATER WORKS has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Monopoly Squares".
CREDIT CARD belongs to the Blue group ("Commonly Striped Things"). Don't let its everyday meaning mislead you — in today's puzzle, think about how it connects to the theme of "Commonly Striped Things".
⚠️ Red Herring Alert: Watch out for the "WALK" trap! CATWALK, CROSSWALK, and FIREWALK look like a perfect structural match. If you try to group them together, you'll get stuck. Instead, notice that CROSSWALK belongs with things that have stripes, CATWALK belongs with haute couture, and FIREWALK hides a specific horse gait ("TROT") at its end.
💡 Spoiler-Free Hints — NYT Connections June 27, 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: Think about what you might land on when rolling dice to purchase property or pay fees in a classic, friendship-ruining board game.
🟩 Green Group Hint
Theme Hint: These words are all essential elements you would expect to see during a high-end runway event in Paris, Milan, or New York.
🟦 Blue Group Hint
Theme Hint: Look closely at these items; they all share a distinct, recognizable pattern consisting of parallel lines or bands of color.
🟪 Purple Group Hint
Theme Hint: Focus heavily on the last few letters of each of these words. They all finish with a word describing how a certain four-legged animal moves.
🔓 Reveal Answers Progressively
Reveal each group step-by-step. Click "See Hint", then "See Group Name", then individual words.
Yellow Connections Hint Today
Think about what you might land on when rolling dice to purchase property or pay fees in a classic, friendship-ruining board game.
Green Connections Hint Today
These words are all essential elements you would expect to see during a high-end runway event in Paris, Milan, or New York.
Blue Connections Hint Today
Look closely at these items; they all share a distinct, recognizable pattern consisting of parallel lines or bands of color.
Purple Connections Hint Today
Focus heavily on the last few letters of each of these words. They all finish with a word describing how a certain four-legged animal moves.
⚠️ 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.
Watch out for the "WALK" trap! CATWALK, CROSSWALK, and FIREWALK look like a perfect structural match. If you try to group them together, you'll get stuck. Instead, notice that CROSSWALK belongs with things that have stripes, CATWALK belongs with haute couture, and FIREWALK hides a specific horse gait ("TROT") at its end.
Words like BOARDWALK and CATWALK might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. BOARDWALK is part of "Monopoly Squares" while CATWALK belongs to "Components of a Fashion Show". Don't group them together.
Words like BOARDWALK and BARBER POLE might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. BOARDWALK is part of "Monopoly Squares" while BARBER POLE belongs to "Commonly Striped Things". Don't group them together.
Words like BOARDWALK and DECANTER might seem related at first glance, but they belong to completely different categories. BOARDWALK is part of "Monopoly Squares" while DECANTER belongs to "Ending in Horse Gaits". 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
MONOPOLY SQUARES
🟩 Green
COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW
🟦 Blue
COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS
🟪 Purple
ENDING IN HORSE GAITS
🔥 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 | BOARDWALK, INCOME TAX | What other words fit the "Monopoly Squares" theme? |
| 🟩 Green | CATWALK, COLLECTION | What other words fit the "Components of a Fashion Show" theme? |
| 🟦 Blue | BARBER POLE, BILLIARD BALL | What other words fit the "Commonly Striped Things" theme? |
| 🟪 Purple | DECANTER, ENVELOPE | What other words fit the "Ending in Horse Gaits" theme? |
✅ Full Answers — NYT Connections Today, June 27, 2026 (Puzzle #1112)
Here are the complete NYT Connections answers for today, Saturday, June 27, 2026. Puzzle #1112 is fully solved below.
🟨 Yellow — Monopoly Squares
🟩 Green — Components of a Fashion Show
🟦 Blue — Commonly Striped Things
🟪 Purple — Ending in Horse Gaits
🔍 Per-Word Explanations — Every Answer Defined
Let's dive deep into every word in today's Connections Puzzle #1112 — what each word means, why it belongs to its group, and how the puzzle uses it.
🟨 Yellow (Easiest) — Monopoly Squares
The easiest category is "Monopoly Squares". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
BOARDWALK
BOARDWALK is one of the four words in the "Monopoly Squares" category. While BOARDWALK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Monopoly Squares".
INCOME TAX
INCOME TAX is one of the four words in the "Monopoly Squares" category. While INCOME TAX has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Monopoly Squares".
SHORT LINE
SHORT LINE is one of the four words in the "Monopoly Squares" category. While SHORT LINE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Monopoly Squares".
WATER WORKS
WATER WORKS is one of the four words in the "Monopoly Squares" category. While WATER WORKS has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Monopoly Squares".
🟩 Green (Medium) — Components of a Fashion Show
The medium category is "Components of a Fashion Show". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
CATWALK
CATWALK is one of the four words in the "Components of a Fashion Show" category. While CATWALK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Components of a Fashion Show".
COLLECTION
COLLECTION is one of the four words in the "Components of a Fashion Show" category. While COLLECTION has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Components of a Fashion Show".
DESIGNER
DESIGNER is one of the four words in the "Components of a Fashion Show" category. While DESIGNER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Components of a Fashion Show".
MODEL
MODEL is one of the four words in the "Components of a Fashion Show" category. While MODEL has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Components of a Fashion Show".
🟦 Blue (Hard) — Commonly Striped Things
The hard category is "Commonly Striped Things". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
BARBER POLE
BARBER POLE is one of the four words in the "Commonly Striped Things" category. While BARBER POLE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Commonly Striped Things".
BILLIARD BALL
BILLIARD BALL is one of the four words in the "Commonly Striped Things" category. While BILLIARD BALL has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Commonly Striped Things".
CREDIT CARD
CREDIT CARD is one of the four words in the "Commonly Striped Things" category. While CREDIT CARD has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Commonly Striped Things".
CROSSWALK
CROSSWALK is one of the four words in the "Commonly Striped Things" category. While CROSSWALK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Commonly Striped Things".
🟪 Purple (Hardest) — Ending in Horse Gaits
The hardest category is "Ending in Horse Gaits". Here's what each word means and why it belongs:
DECANTER
DECANTER is one of the four words in the "Ending in Horse Gaits" category. While DECANTER has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
ENVELOPE
ENVELOPE is one of the four words in the "Ending in Horse Gaits" category. While ENVELOPE has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
FIREWALK
FIREWALK is one of the four words in the "Ending in Horse Gaits" category. While FIREWALK has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
FOXTROT
FOXTROT is one of the four words in the "Ending in Horse Gaits" category. While FOXTROT has many common meanings, in this Connections puzzle it specifically relates to the concept of "Ending in Horse Gaits".
📊 Difficulty Analysis & Strategy Tips
| Group | Difficulty | Solve Order |
|---|---|---|
| 🟨 Yellow — Monopoly Squares | ⭐ Easy | Solve FIRST — the easiest category |
| 🟩 Green — Components of a Fashion Show | ⭐⭐ Medium | Solve SECOND |
| 🟦 Blue — Commonly Striped Things | ⭐⭐⭐ Hard | Solve THIRD |
| 🟪 Purple — Ending in Horse Gaits | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard | Solve LAST or by elimination |
🎯 Pro Strategy for Puzzle #1112
When you see multiple words ending in the exact same word (like "WALK"), it is almost always a distraction technique by the puzzle editor. Separate them by looking at their definitions. "CROSSWALK" and "BARBER POLE" share visual traits, which breaks the illusion.
🎮 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 27, 2026
The answers for NYT Connections Puzzle #1112 (June 27, 2026) are: 🟨 Yellow (Monopoly Squares): BOARDWALK, INCOME TAX, SHORT LINE, WATER WORKS | 🟩 Green (Components of a Fashion Show): CATWALK, COLLECTION, DESIGNER, MODEL | 🟦 Blue (Commonly Striped Things): BARBER POLE, BILLIARD BALL, CREDIT CARD, CROSSWALK | 🟪 Purple (Ending in Horse Gaits): DECANTER, ENVELOPE, FIREWALK, FOXTROT.
The yellow category in today's Connections (June 27, 2026) is "Monopoly Squares" and the four answers are BOARDWALK, INCOME TAX, SHORT LINE, WATER WORKS.
The purple category in today's Connections (June 27, 2026) is "Ending in Horse Gaits" and the answers are DECANTER, ENVELOPE, FIREWALK, FOXTROT.
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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 27, 2026, there have been 1,112 NYT Connections puzzles since the game launched on June 12, 2023.
🏆 That's Today's NYT Connections Solved — Puzzle #1112
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