Today’s NYT Connections puzzle offers a balanced mix of straightforward associations and tricky word groupings. While some categories are immediately clear, others require careful elimination of the easier groups first to avoid being misled. The purple category is the most challenging, relying on an unexpected linguistic twist that becomes apparent only after solving the other three categories.
Categories for June 28, 2026
The puzzle features four color-coded groups:
- Yellow group: High-quality
- Green group: Signals to commence
- Blue group: Accessories for a guitarist
- Purple group: They have boards
Complete Solutions
Yellow: HIGH-QUALITY
CHOICE, FINE, PRIME, SELECT
Green: SIGNALS TO COMMENCE
BEGIN, GO, NOW, START
Blue: ACCESSORIES FOR A GUITARIST
CAPO, PICK, SLIDE, STRAP
Purple: THEY HAVE BOARDS
CHESS, CORPORATION, DARTS, SURFER
How to Play Connections: Tips and Tricks
In NYT Connections, you are presented with 16 words and must sort them into four groups of four based on shared characteristics. Many words can fit into multiple categories, so start with the easiest group (usually the yellow one). Use the shuffle button to see words in a new order, and think about wordplay such as puns, homophones, and polysemic words — these are often used as misdirection. If more than four words seem to belong to one category, one is likely a red herring. The purple set is typically the hardest.
Final Thoughts
The June 28 puzzle falls into the medium-difficulty range. Some connections take time to uncover, but once the theme is identified, many words become easy to group. Enjoy the challenge!
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