The New York Times Connections puzzle for June 29, 2026 (Puzzle #1114) offers a clever mix of wordplay and hidden relationships, combining old-timey troublemakers, food-related actions, speaker components, and tree-inspired word endings. With an expert difficulty rating of just 2 out of 5, today’s challenge is comparatively easy but still rewards careful observation.
Hints for Each Category
If you need a nudge without seeing the full answers, here are spoiler-free clues for each group:
- Yellow (Easiest): Think of classic terms for people who cause trouble, often found in old books and stories.
- Green (Moderate): Words describing enthusiastic ways of consuming food when you’re very hungry.
- Blue (Challenging): Parts of a loudspeaker — audiophiles will recognize these immediately.
- Purple (Most Difficult): These words all end with terms that are parts of a tree.
Today’s Answers (June 29, 2026)
If you’re stuck, here are the complete solutions for all four categories:
- Yellow Category — OLD TIMEY TROUBLEMAKERS: MISCREANT, ROGUE, RUFFIAN, SCOUNDREL
- Green Category — CONSUME WITH GUSTO: CRUSH, GUZZLE, INHALE, SNARF
- Blue Category — PARTS OF A SPEAKER: CABINET, CONE, MAGNET, WOOFER
- Purple Category — ENDING IN PARTS OF A TREE: EMBARK, GROOT, NUDIBRANCH, STRUNK
The purple category is the trickiest, rewarding players who notice that each word ends with a tree-related term like “bark,” “root,” “branch,” or “trunk.”
Previous Answers (June 22–28, 2026)
If you missed any puzzles from the past week, you can find those answers in our earlier coverage.
Final Thoughts
The June 29 edition of NYT Connections stands out for its simplicity and rhythm. Each category feels intuitive once the word association clicks, making it a satisfying solve for both newcomers and seasoned players. The pattern development across categories — from straightforward troublemakers to the clever tree-ending twist — ensures that the puzzle remains engaging without being frustrating.
For more daily puzzle help, check out our NYT Wordle and Strands hints and answers.