Issue #1107 Mon 22 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 22, 2026
A tidy, straightforward grid that rewards a steady hand. You will find the path forward by watching for the small, repeating signals in the text.
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Yellow group hints
The person at the front of the line, or the one holding the map while everyone else follows behind.
Leadership terminology
Synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters A, H, L, P.
DOMINANT
One is ALPHA.
ALPHA · HEAD · LEAD · PRIMARY
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Green group hints
You see these on a chalkboard, a calculator, or the back of a grocery store receipt.
Mathematics symbols
Items sharing one feature
Members are 1–5 letters; first letters B, T, X, ●.
MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS
One is BY.
BY · TIMES · X · ●
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Blue group hints
The way a dictionary entry explains how to say a word aloud.
Linguistics markers
Items sharing one feature
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters S.
PRONUNCIATION DESCRIPTORS
One is SHORT.
SHORT · SILENT · SOFT · STRESSED
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Violet group hints
The sudden burst of noise you hear when a balloon snaps or a heavy door slams shut.
Wordplay group
Each starts with a hidden item
Members are 6–8 letters; first letters B, P.
STARTING WITH EXPLOSIVE ONOMATOPOEIA
One is BANGKOK.
BANGKOK · BOOMER · POPSICLE · POWDER
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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DOMINANTALPHA · HEAD · LEAD · PRIMARY
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MULTIPLICATION INDICATORSBY · TIMES · X · ●
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PRONUNCIATION DESCRIPTORSSHORT · SILENT · SOFT · STRESSED
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STARTING WITH EXPLOSIVE ONOMATOPOEIABANGKOK · BOOMER · POPSICLE · POWDER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 22, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for June 22, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 22, 2026?
NYT Connections on June 22, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on June 22, 2026?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #1107?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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