New York Times releases puzzle hints for Connections and Strands

The New York Times posted today's puzzle hints and solutions for its Connections game on June 10, 2026. The four themed groups were titled “Technique,” “Gross things that form on wet surfaces,” “Parts of a theater,” and “Counted in document word counts,” with answers such as fashion, crust, catwalk and character.

The newspaper also provided hints and answers for the Strands puzzle on June 9, 2026. The theme was “Dramamine, anyone?” and the spangram solution was “I M O N A B O A T.” Non‑spangram answers included deck, waves, drinks, snacks, dancing and seasickness.