Connections hint for June 27, 2026
The puzzle for Saturday, June 27, 2026. Every hint is hidden until you open it, so take only the nudge you need.
The 16 words, in starting order
- CATWALK
- FOXTROT
- CREDIT CARD
- COLLECTION
- BOARDWALK
- DESIGNER
- ENVELOPE
- CROSSWALK
- FIREWALK
- INCOME TAX
- BILLIARD BALL
- MODEL
- SHORT LINE
- DECANTER
- WATER WORKS
- BARBER POLE
Hints, from gentle to full answers
Hint 1Group name cluesShowHide
Colors run from yellow (the most direct link) to purple (the trickiest).
Yellow: the group name is 2 words long and starts with M.
Green: the group name is 5 words long and starts with C.
Blue: the group name is 3 words long and starts with C.
Purple: the group name is 4 words long and starts with E.
Hint 2One word from each groupShowHide
Yellow: BOARDWALK
Green: CATWALK
Blue: BARBER POLE
Purple: DECANTER
SpoilerThe four group namesShowHide
Yellow: MONOPOLY SQUARES
Green: COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW
Blue: COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS
Purple: ENDING IN HORSE GAITS
SpoilerReveal the yellow groupShowHide
MONOPOLY SQUARES: BOARDWALK, INCOME TAX, SHORT LINE, WATER WORKS
SpoilerReveal the green groupShowHide
COMPONENTS OF A FASHION SHOW: CATWALK, COLLECTION, DESIGNER, MODEL
SpoilerReveal the blue groupShowHide
COMMONLY STRIPED THINGS: BARBER POLE, BILLIARD BALL, CREDIT CARD, CROSSWALK
SpoilerReveal the purple groupShowHide
ENDING IN HORSE GAITS: DECANTER, ENVELOPE, FIREWALK, FOXTROT