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NYT Unveils June Connections Themes, Wordle Solutions

6/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Times released daily Connections and Wordle puzzles from June 14 to June 18, 2026.
The June 2026 Connections puzzles featured themes such as classic slapstick props and fitness class types.
Wordle solutions during that period included BROIL on June 16 and AMAZE on June 17.
The June 14 Connections puzzle’s yellow group answers were banana peel, cream pie, rubber chicken, and seltzer bottle.

History

Historical Context

In January 2022 the New York Times bought Josh Wardle’s viral Wordle for a low-seven-figure sum, adding it to a puzzle portfolio that already included the 2014 Spelling Bee and the 2023 Connections game. The acquisition supported the Times’ aim of 10 million digital subscribers by 2025 and sparked rival outlets to launch their own daily games.

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Story summary

The New York Times released daily Connections and Wordle puzzles from June 14 to June 18, 2026.
The June 2026 Connections puzzles featured themes such as classic slapstick props and fitness class types.
Wordle solutions during that period included BROIL on June 16 and AMAZE on June 17.
The June 14 Connections puzzle’s yellow group answers were banana peel, cream pie, rubber chicken, and seltzer bottle.

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