New York Times Games launches Wordle and Connections puzzles on June 12, 2026

The New York Times released its daily Wordle puzzle (number 1819) on June 12, 2026. The five‑letter answer was “BREAK”, a verb meaning to separate or interrupt. The puzzle’s hints described the word as a short, sharp verb that starts with B and ends with K.

On the same day the newspaper also published its Connections game (puzzle #1097). The grid of sixteen two‑word phrases required players to group the entries by the shared first word. The categories involved magic‑related terms, animal collective nouns, synonyms for repeating actions, and river‑related geographical features. Solutions and hints were provided for solvers seeking assistance.