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Issue #1094 Tue 9 Jun

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 9, 2026

Whatever you set the night before is what gets you up—for better or worse. This grid offers a clean path for those who like to keep their ducks in a row.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    SYMBOLS OF INNOCENCE

    ANGEL · BABE · DOVE · LAMB

  2. Reveal the green group
    THINGS YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO REVEAL

    PASSWORD · SECRET · SPOILER · SURPRISE

  3. Reveal the blue group
    THINGS REPRESENTED IN SUPERSCRIPT

    ASTERISK · DEGREE · EXPONENT · TRADEMARK

  4. Reveal the violet group
    SLANG FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

    AXE · BONE · KEYS · SKINS

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