Issue #1113 Sun 28 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 28, 2026
A steady, methodical rhythm marks today's grid. You will find the path forward by trusting your first instincts.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The produce aisle where you inspect every tomato before settling on the one that feels right.
Adjectives of quality
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, F, P, S.
HIGH-QUALITY
One is CHOICE.
CHOICE · FINE · PRIME · SELECT
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The starter pistol, the green light, or the ticking clock that forces your hand.
Verbs of initiation
Synonyms
Members are 2–5 letters; first letters B, G, N, S.
SIGNALS TO COMMENCE
One is BEGIN.
BEGIN · GO · NOW · START
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A jam session in a dim room where the floor is covered in discarded plastic bits.
Musical equipment
Items sharing one feature
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, P, S.
ACCESSORIES FOR A GUITARIST
One is CAPO.
CAPO · PICK · SLIDE · STRAP
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The dining room table after a long night, or the conference room where the deal rests on a piece of paper.
Games and organizational structures
Items sharing one feature
Members are 5–11 letters; first letters C, D, S.
THEY HAVE BOARDS
One is CHESS.
CHESS · CORPORATION · DARTS · SURFER
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Complete Connections answer
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HIGH-QUALITYCHOICE · FINE · PRIME · SELECT
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SIGNALS TO COMMENCEBEGIN · GO · NOW · START
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ACCESSORIES FOR A GUITARISTCAPO · PICK · SLIDE · STRAP
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THEY HAVE BOARDSCHESS · CORPORATION · DARTS · SURFER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 28, 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 28, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 28, 2026?
NYT Connections on June 28, 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 28, 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 #1113?
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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