New York Times Connections puzzle June 9, 2026 answers revealed

On June 9 2026 the New York Times released its daily Connections puzzle (No. 1094). Several outlets published the solution lists. One source grouped the sixteen words into “symbols of innocence” (angel, babe, dove, lamb), “things you’re not supposed to reveal” (password, secret, spoiler, surprised), “things represented in superscript” (asterisk, degree, exponent, trademark) and “slang for musical instruments” (axe, bone, keys, skin). Another outlet described the categories as types of birds (sparrow, robin, eagle, hawk), famous painters (Picasso, van Gogh, Monet, da Vinci), kitchen utensils (spoon, fork, knife, plate) and slang for “cool” (chill, rad, neat, fresh). Both reports highlight the puzzle’s mix of everyday vocabulary, cultural references and word‑play that keeps solvers engaged.