NYT Connections Hints for 2026-06-27 — Puzzle #1112
Sixteen words, four hidden categories. Hints reveal structure, then the grouping.
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:
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ _C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ O _ A F _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ _ T _ _ _ _ _E _ _ _ _ _ I _ H _ _ _ _ G _ _ _ _
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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