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NYT Connections Hints for 2026-06-27 — Puzzle #1112

Sixteen words, four hidden categories. Hints reveal structure, then the grouping.

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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:

3. Reveal a theme, one at a time

Show theme 1

MONOPOLY SQUARES

Show theme 2

COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW

Show theme 3

COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS

Show theme 4

ENDING IN HORSE GAITS

NYT Connections answer for 2026-06-27

MONOPOLY SQUARES

BOARDWALK, INCOME TAX, SHORT LINE, WATER WORKS

COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW

CATWALK, COLLECTION, DESIGNER, MODEL

COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS

CREDIT CARD, CROSSWALK, BILLIARD BALL, BARBER POLE

ENDING IN HORSE GAITS

FOXTROT, ENVELOPE, FIREWALK, DECANTER

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:M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ _C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ O _ A F _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ _ T _ _ _ _ _E _ _ _ _ _ I _ H _ _ _ _ G _ _ _ _

Reveal a theme, one at a time

Show theme 1MONOPOLY SQUARESShow theme 2COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOWShow theme 3COMMONLY STRIPED THINGSShow theme 4ENDING IN HORSE GAITS

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