NYT Connections hints and answers for today, June 20, 2026
Another day brings another challenging NYT Connections puzzle for word game enthusiasts looking to keep their streak alive. The New York Times' popular daily game asks players to sort 16 words into four groups linked by a common theme, with each category assigned a different difficulty level. Some c
By Toi Tech Desk
Another day brings another challenging NYT Connections puzzle for word game enthusiasts looking to keep their streak alive.
The New York Times' popular daily game asks players to sort 16 words into four groups linked by a common theme, with each category assigned a different difficulty level.
Some connections are straightforward, while others rely on wordplay, pop culture or hidden meanings that can easily mislead players.
Puzzle #1105 for Saturday, June 20, offered a mix of simple and tricky categories.
If you need a little help, here are some hints followed by the complete answers.What is NYT Connections?NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle from The New York Times in which players are presented with 16 words and must organise them into four groups of four.
Each group shares a common connection, ranging from straightforward categories to more obscure themes.
The game uses four difficulty levels represented by colours: yellow, green, blue and purple, with purple generally being the most difficult.NYT Connections hints for todayHere are some clues for today's categories without revealing the answers:Yellow: Words containing both a silent and pronounced "K".Green: Ways to support or advocate for something or someone.Blue: Types of seats or things you can sit on.Purple: Words repeated in famous song titles.These hints should help players identify the hidden links without immediately giving away the solution.Answers for today's puzzleYellow group: Featuring silent and pronounced "K"sJACKKNIFEKNAPSACKKNICKSKNOCK-KNOCKGreen group: EndorseBACKBOLSTERCHAMPIONSUPPORTBlue group: Kinds of chairsBEANBAGRECLINERROCKERSTOOLPurple group: Words repeated in famous song titlesJUMPIN'LOUIENEW YORKREBELToday's puzzle featured a relatively approachable yellow category, while the purple group proved more challenging because it required knowledge of repeated words in popular song titles.
Players who initially focused on furniture or words beginning with "K" may have found themselves misled before spotting the correct groupings.
As always, NYT Connections rewarded careful observation and lateral thinking, making for another entertaining daily challenge.Get the latest technology news and updates.
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