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NYT Connections #1109 Debuts Color-Coded Groups, 2.5 Rating

6/24/2026

Summary

NYT Connections

The New York Times published Connections puzzle #1109 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
The yellow group linked Genesis, King Crimson, Pink Floyd and Rush.
The purple group featured chick flick, helter skelter, humpty dumpty and mumbo jumbo.
The green group listed china, luggage, money and toaster while the blue group gathered Clifford, Deadpool, Kool-Aid Man, Mr. Krabs.
The puzzle earned a 2.5-out-of-5 rating, was toughest in purple, and gave a one-away hint after three correct guesses.

Summary

NYT Connections Guide

Connections is listed among the fastest-growing online word puzzles, with millions trying it daily.
The puzzle resets at midnight, delivering a fresh set of 16 words worldwide.
Access is via The New York Times Games platform, though advanced features require a subscription.
The NYT provides daily hints and an FAQ that note players have limited incorrect guesses and that colour groups signal difficulty from yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest).

History

Historical Context

The New York Times first ran a crossword on Feb 15 1942 after a Pearl Harbor-era memo, added a daily puzzle in 1950, and appointed Will Shortz as editor in 1993. The paper moved the crossword online in the late 1990s, later launching NYT Games in 2014; by 2024 its games attracted over 10 million daily players, and the 2023 Connections puzzle continues that digital legacy.

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NYT Connections

The New York Times published Connections puzzle #1109 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
The yellow group linked Genesis, King Crimson, Pink Floyd and Rush.
The purple group featured chick flick, helter skelter, humpty dumpty and mumbo jumbo.
The green group listed china, luggage, money and toaster while the blue group gathered Clifford, Deadpool, Kool-Aid Man, Mr. Krabs.
The puzzle earned a 2.5-out-of-5 rating, was toughest in purple, and gave a one-away hint after three correct guesses.

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